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5.0 from 6 votes

Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad

The best vegan pasta salad with a creamy sauce made from tofu as a secret ingredients! This dish is refreshing, packed full of wholesome ingredients, and easy to make in 15 minutes. Easy to make gluten-free.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 10 oz gluten-free pasta
  • 10 oz extra firm tofu
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ lemon juice of
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large bell pepper de-seeded and diced
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 cups arugula

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions until al dente. Drain when done.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by adding the tofu, plant based milk, onion, salt, onion powder, nutritional yeast, garlic and lemon juice to a blender or food processor, and blending until smooth.
  3. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl and add the carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, celery and arugula. Mix together.
  4. Pour in the sauce and mix together really well once more. Serve immediately or leave to chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge. I would not, however, recommend freezing it as the sauce will not be smooth when defrosted.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 802mg (33%) Potassium 748mg (21%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 7252IU (145%) Vitamin C 82mg (91%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 802mg 33%
Potassium 748mg 16%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 7252IU 145%
Vitamin C 82mg 91%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 3mg 17%

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