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Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad

Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad

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  • 10 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 2 cups whole-wheat elbow pasta

  • Vegetables

    • ½ bell pepper, diced
    • 🌽 ⅓ cup corn
    • 🥬 1 stalk celery, diced
    • 🧅 2 tablespoons diced red onion

  • Condiments

    • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
    • 3 teaspoons white vinegar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • Seasonings

    • ½ teaspoon white sugar (Optional)
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and rinse under cold water. Drain.

2

Combine bell pepper, corn, celery, and red onion in a bowl.

3

Mix together vegan mayo, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over vegetables.

4

Mix in cold pasta and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

5

Cover pasta salad and let cool in fridge for at least 90 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to mix sauce into pasta evenly.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

180

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 If you want to elevate the flavor, try adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill.For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.Letting the pasta salad sit in the fridge for a longer time enhances the flavor.