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published: Aug 23, 2022 · modified: Jan 17, 2023 by Freya · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Vegan Pasta Salad - Quick, Creamy and full of Hidden Veg!

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If you're looking for a delicious creamy vegan pasta salad recipe - you've found it! Ready in under 30 minutes, this is full of crunch, flavor and creamy pasta goodness!

Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad
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This was inspired by my hot pasta dish, pasta primavera, and pairs well with my amazing vegan quiche for a perfect summer meal! I also highly recommend my vegan gnocchi with garlic, sausage and broccoli for a quick supper idea!

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In my ongoing pursuit of finding the ultimate quick, yet homemade, supper (I'm aiming at speed of light cooking with zero preparation and as fast and nourishing as breathing), I have discovered another pasta dish to add to my burgeoning repertoire of "to be repeated" recipes.

n.b This is in addition to my "For One Night Only" recipes, which is to say, recipes that were either completely disastrous, just plain horrible, or price prohibitive. Thankfully, there aren't too many of them although my mind is sent spinning back, Alice in Wonderland style, to that meal I cooked for my family, preparing a different meal for each person; starters, mains and desserts. What the hell was I thinking?

A close of a creamy vegan pasta salad

Creamy vegan pasta salads are a vision of pale perfection, rustically garnished, not by a gruesome bunch of red currants, but with a simple salad, and studded with bright dashes of color from bell peppers, sweetcorn, red onion and zucchini.

How do you make Vegan Pasta Salad?

A close up of pasta salad

Pasta Salad is so easy to make, with just a little tiny bit of cooking and quite a lot of chopping. After that, it's stir, mix and you're good to go!

Ingredients

The great thing about making a vegan pasta salad is that the ingredients can be interchangeable depending on what you have in your fridge. I leave out fresh tomatoes and cucumber as I don't particularly like them in this dish, however, feel free to add them if you love them!

Ingredients for making a vegan pasta salad
  • Pasta. Use dried. I love fusilli because the little ridges really take up all the flavors. However, farfalle is also lovely.
  • Tinned carrots. My secret ingredient! I used to have a work colleague who introduced this ingredient to me when, one year, he made pasta salad for a summer work event. It adds, not only color, but a gently sweetness. Feel free to use fresh cooked carrots if you have them too.
  • Veggies! You can use your favorite veggies in this: chopped celery, spring onion or scallions, bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, avocado. Just go to town! I love to add a chopped gherkin for a little astringent pop!
  • Mayo. I use Hellmanns as that's my favorite vegan mayo. Use your own preferred brand of vegan mayonnaise.

(This is ONLY a list of ingredients for the recipe; please see recipe card below for complete printable recipe. Or if you use the JUMP TO RECIPE at the top of the page, it will take you directly to the complete recipe.)

Instructions

  • Cook your pasta according to manufacturers directions, drain and leave to cool whilst you chop the veggies.
  • Cook the corn if you're using fresh.
  • Chop everything up into uniform small diced, except the zucchini, which I love in larger pieces.
  • Combine veggies in a large mixing bowl, then add the cooked pasta, mayo and taste for seasoning. Done!
Prepped Veggies in a bowl for pasta salad

Combine all your veggies in a large mixing bowl

Pasta Salad mixed

Mix the pasta and mayo into the veggies

Substitutions

  • Veggies - replace with whatever you have in your fridge, my list is just a guide!
  • Pasta- use gluten free pasta instead of normal pasta to make this gluten free

Variations

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes or chopped banana peppers to add a little kick!
  • Deluxe - add some crispy fried onions or some grated vegan blue cheese
  • Kid friendly - add a little vegan cheese sprinkled on top

Storage

Store in a shrink-wrapped bowl in the fridge for a couple of days but no more. The veggies start to break down a little in the mayo and it's not really much good after that!

This vegan pasta salad doesn't freeze.

Top tip

For best results served chilled, sprinkled with some chopped fresh chives and wedges of lemon! This salad definitely tastes better if left for a while to let the flavors mingle.

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5 from 61 votes

Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad

YIELD 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
A quick and easy dish to prepare that is perfect for a summer party or lunchboxes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Pasta dried, I use fusilli because I love how it looks
  • 1 Corn on the Cob head, husk removed and kernels stripped off. Alternatively, use a 7oz can, drained
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper cut into tiny dice
  • 1 Zucchini small, cut into thin slices, then halved into crescents
  • 1 Red Onion small, peeled and cut into small dice
  • 1 Carrots small tin, drained, finely chopped
  • 1 Gherkin finely chopped (optional)
  • 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise vegan
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley fresh, chopped
  • ½ Lemon juice only

Instructions

  • Firstly, cook your pasta in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Drain and leave to cool whilst you prep all the other veg.
  • If you're using canned corn, just drain. If you're using fresh, strip from the cob and then place in a pan of cold water. Bring up to a boil then turn off. The corn is now cooked. Drain and place in a large bowl to cool whilst you chop the raw veg.
  • Chop all the other veg, parsley and gherkin up finely. Place in the bowl with the cooked corn.
  • Add the pasta and then the mayo. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Taste for seasoning. I often find this needs more seasoning than you think!
  • Add the lemon juice, taste again and you can either serve now, or chill until ready.
RECIPE BY Freya

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1282mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3637IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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FAQ

Can I make pasta salad with gluten-free pasta?

Yes, you can. Please cook according to manufacturers directions.

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  1. Angela says

    August 31, 2022 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    This pasta salad is super creamy! It's my easy lunch on super busy days!

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  2. Keri says

    August 31, 2022 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    We loved this simple and healthy pasta salad. Made it for a get together and everyone really enjoyed it. Thank you!

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  3. Linda says

    August 31, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful pasta salad! Simple, delish and I'm totally making it again this holiday weekend for a cookout because it's that good and I can use up some of my late summer veggies!

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  4. Geetanjali says

    September 01, 2022 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    Made this pasta salad. I used regular mayo but it was delicious. Thanks!

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  5. Lucas says

    September 01, 2022 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    It turned out amazing! I wouldn't change a thing in this recipe. Delish!

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