Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.6
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
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A Mediterranean diet inspired vegan pesto pasta salad that is loaded with veggies and tossed in a dairy-free walnut pesto sauce. The perfect dish to bring to summer parties and cookouts!
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Ingredients
Vegan Walnut Pesto
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
Pasta Salad
- 1 pound rotini pasta I used GF brown rice + quinoa pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh baby arugula
- 1/4 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil optional
Instructions
- Make pesto sauce by adding arugula, basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt in the bowl of a food processor and processing until smooth. Add the walnuts and pulse until the walnuts are ground to desired consistency. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Let pasta cool for about 5-10 minutes. Add pasta to a large salad bowl and toss with thawed peas, tomatoes, arugula toasted walnuts and olive oil. Add pesto, starting with ½ cup. Taste and add more pesto if you’d like. I like my noodles coated so I used all the pesto. Taste and season liberally with salt and pepper. Pasta salad can be served immediately, cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- I wanted to keep the recipe dairy-free but if you’re a cheese lover (like my husband) this pasta salad is delicious with a little feta added.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
72 reviews
Excellent
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