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Arugula Pasta Salad (Vegan)

This pasta salad features fresh arugula, roasted tomatoes & shallots, and a zesty oil-free Italian dressing. It's easy to prepare and full of robust flavors!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 3 shallots (about 6 oz.)
  • 8 oz. fusilli pasta (gluten-free if desired)
  • 3 oz. fresh baby arugula
  • 1 batch Vegan Italian Dressing*
Other additions (optional):
  • Kalamata olives, capers, fresh herbs, vegan feta cheese, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, etc.

Instructions

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  1. Roast veggies: Preheat oven to 400℉ (204℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Halve the tomatoes if they are large, otherwise roast them whole. Slice shallot (peel and ends removed). Spread veggies on lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are shriveled and blistered.
  2. Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
  3. Make dressing: While pasta is cooking, make the dressing. (Include the optional hummus for a creamy version, or omit hummus for a thinner, more traditional version.)
  4. Assemble salad: Roughly chop arugula. Place in a large bowl. When pasta is cooked, drain well and immediately add to bowl. Toss with arugula to slightly wilt. Add roasted tomatoes, shallots, and dressing. (Use as much dressing as desired.) Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm immediately or chilled.

Notes

  • For gluten-free: Use your favorite GF pasta. (I use Field Day brown rice & quinoa fusilli.)
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 6 cups pasta salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 546mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1591IU (32%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 546mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1591IU 32%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.