Vegan Italian Pasta Salad

This flavor-packed Vegan Italian Pasta Salad is vibrant and delicious, loaded with cucumber, olives, tomatoes, red onions, and herbs. It is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or any special events!

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: vegan Italian pasta salad

Prep Time: 18

Cook Time: 12

Servings: servings

Calories: 2975kcal

Ingredients

1 pound fusilli pasta
1/2 red onion chopped
1/2 cup black olive slices
1 cucumber chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped
2 tablespoons parsley chopped, extra for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cubes optional

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water with about 1 teaspoon salt to boil on medium-high heat. Add fusilli pasta and stir; cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, prepare Italian dressing and other ingredients.
Place all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar and shake well. Set aside.
Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and place into a large bowl.
Add onion, olive, cucumber, tomato, and salad dressing, mozzarella and toss to coat.
Keep refrigerated and allow flavors to mingle for a couple of hours before serving.

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