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Mediterranean Vegan Pasta Salad
This quick, easy vegan pasta salad is loaded with fresh, bright, vibrant Mediterranean vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette. A fresh, crowd-pleasing summery Mediterranean pasta salad for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, and mid-week meals!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cool
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 716 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package of pasta
- 1 cup of sliced and halved cucumbers
- 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
- ¾ cup of diced red onion
- ½ cup of diced green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons of minced curly parsley
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can of sliced black olives drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can of garbanzo beans
- ⅛ cup of olive oil
- ⅛ to ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix them together.
- Add the cooked pasta and thoroughly combine. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Prepare the pasta in advance: To allow it to cool before adding the remaining ingredients. Rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it quickly.
- Cook the pasta al dente: But only slightly, so the pasta doesn’t become soggy as it sits but doesn’t firm up too much when chilled. 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions is usually the sweet spot.
- For quicker prep: Use a mandoline or food chopper to help chop the various veggies quickly with minimal effort.
Nutrition Information
Calories
716kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
123g
(41%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
283mg
(12%)
Potassium
815mg
(23%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1136IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 716
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 716kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 123g | 41% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 815mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1136IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.