Vegan Creamy Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Vegan Creamy Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts is a must-try for your next picnic, potluck, or weeknight dinner. Featuring tender rotini pasta, marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is bursting with fresh flavors in every bite. The silky vegan mayo-based dressing, accented with zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties it all together for a luscious plant-based dish that’s perfect served chilled. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this easy vegan pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup Marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil.
Step 3
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta to the large mixing bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Gently toss to combine.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Step 7
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled and garnish with additional parsley or basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1245.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1098.2 |
| Total Fat 37.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2788.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 169.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.9g | |
| Protein 30.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 346.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1974.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories