5 from 27 votes
Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette
Tuscan Pasta Salad combines farfalle pasta, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, vegan feta, and optional fresh herbs with a bright lemon garlic herb vinaigrette. The mix of textures—from the tender pasta and fresh veggies to salty vegan cheese—and flavorful dressing creates a refreshing, vibrant salad ideal for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 oz farfalle pasta or other pasta
- 4 oz baby spinach or other greens, about 2 cups packed
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomato oil packed, chopped
- 1 cucumber peeled and cubed, small
- 1/4 cup vegan feta
- vegan cream cheese I like Kite hill almond plain
- parsley black pepper, vegan parm (optional) for garnish, fresh
- zucchini chopped artichoke hearts, olives, roasted; other add ins
- seasonal vegetables chopped artichoke hearts, olives, roasted; other add ins
Dressing:
- 1 garlic large clove, pressed or minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or more
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried, or parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil really good extra virgin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or more
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to instruction on the package. Rinse in cold water to cool compleltely and add to a large bowl. Combine the rest of the salad ingredients except feta.
- Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl. (variation: Replace some of the lemon juice with red wine vinegar).
- Drizzle and mix the dressing with the salad when ready to serve. Toss well to coat all the greens. Add feta towards the end while tossing. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, black pepper and vegan parm(optional). Let sit for 5 mins and serve.
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Notes
- To add more protein or texture, include chickpeas, artichoke hearts, or baked tofu seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and olive oil.
- Nutrition information is provided per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
700mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2790IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
17.1mg
(19%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2790IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.