Vegan Pasta Salad

Vegan Pasta Salad

A colorful cold pasta salad with crisp vegetables, olives, fresh parsley, and a tangy garlic-herb vinaigrette.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, reduce to medium heat, and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.

    Timer: 9 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 340.0 gr Pasta

    Cookware: pot

  2. Step 2

    Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse it under cold running water until cool, and drain thoroughly. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

    Cookware: colander, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a separate mixing bowl until combined.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 15.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 75.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.0 gr Garlic, 45.0 ml Red Wine Vinegar, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley as noted, then add them to the cooled pasta.

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 1.0 piece Cucumber, 75.0 gr Kalamata Olive, 15.0 gr Parsley, 1.0 piece Red Bell Pepper, 0.5 piece Red Onion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

    Cookware: mixing bowl, Serving Spoon

  6. Step 6

    Refrigerate the pasta salad for 30 minutes, then toss once more before serving.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl, Serving Spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate the salad within 2 hours of preparation, keep it at 4°C or colder, and consume leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • Cooked pasta can support bacterial growth if held warm for too long.
  • Cut raw vegetables require clean hands, utensils, and work surfaces.