A Delight for Your Senses: Vegan Pasta Salad
Hello dear flavor hunters! Today in our kitchen, we will make a healthy and delicious vegan pasta salad. Believe me, this recipe, which you can prepare in just 25 minutes, will suit everything from picnics to party tables. With fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce, this salad is a great option for those who eat vegan and plant-based. Let's head to the kitchen and embark on this flavor journey together!
- 250 grams dry pasta (of your choice, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 green pepper (or any color you prefer, chopped)
- 1 small-medium onion (chopped into small cubes)
- 4 small-medium tomatoes (chopped into small cubes)
- 1 small cucumber (chopped into small cubes)
- 3/4 cup pickled cucumber (chopped)
- Olives (optional)
- 1 (425 grams) can white beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2/3 cup milk (non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds (or soaked cashews)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (+ more to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (or dill to taste)
In the first step, we cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water. We cook it 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions to achieve an al dente texture. Then we drain it and let it cool. Don't worry, it's very easy!
Now let's prepare our sauce! Put all the sauce ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Don't forget to taste it, you might want to add a bit more salt.
We've reached the most enjoyable part while preparing all the vegetables! Wash them and chop them into similar sizes. Are we ready?
Finally, put all the ingredients in a large bowl and pour the sauce over them. Mix well and garnish with fresh herbs. That's it, now enjoy it with pleasure!
A Delight for Your Senses: Vegan Pasta Salad Cooking Tips
Be careful not to overcook the pasta, al dente texture makes the salad perfect. Adjust the sauce to your taste, don't hesitate to add a bit more vinegar or mustard. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor, feel free to use plenty of parsley or dill.
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