A delicious vegan pasta salad with amazing Mediterranean flavors! You'll love this recipe that is ready in 20 minutes or less. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, and potlucks!
Prep Time8 minutesmins
Total Time8 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Michelle Cehn | World of Vegan
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
16ouncespasta
¾cupcherry tomatoeshalved or quartered
¾cupcucumberdiced into small chunks
¾cuppitted and sliced kalamata olives
½cupgreen bell pepperdiced into small chunks
½cupred onionfinely chopped or thinly sliced
¼cupfinely chopped fresh parsley
2tablespoonfinely chopped fresh basil
Dressing
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoons+1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1¼teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
¼teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Begin by boiling the pasta according to package directions. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and rinse it with cold water. Mix in a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. If you're using the Pastabilties bunny pasta, keep the boil low, be sure not to overcook, and be gentle while mixing ingredients together. This will help maintain the adorable bunny shape!
In the meantime, add all of the dressing ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add all of the rest of the ingredients to the bowl along with the pasta and toss to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.
Chill the pasta salad in the fridge until serving. Feel free to let it sit in the fridge for several hours before serving to allow the flavors to intensify.
Notes
You're welcome to double this recipe if you're serving it at a big gathering. This recipe serves around 6 people or more. But trust us, your friends and family are going to gobble it up and want seconds, so make plenty!