Is it too early to focus on lasers when spring arrives? I’m going with a difficult “no” because cold weather is a rainy season and I’ll take any excuse to get it remember it. Today’s excuse? Brought to you by the best vegan pasta salad recipes around. Pack with vegetables and the freshness of spring y, vegan pasta salad is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Simply put, it’s a great way to celebrate to our favorite season. And whatever your dietary preferences, these recipes are an easy way to pack all kinds of veggies alive. Because like it or not, spring break is rapidly approaching. Gulp.
Looking ahead, one of the things I love most about spring is its produce. Fruits start to taste sweeter, vegetables become more colorful and everything is just a little bit more Springy-er. And it’s all thanks to warm weather (and loads of pastels, pollinators, fresh blooms and all that’s good for the coming season). With each day we move closer to this bright, sunny, and upbeat season, I find myself searching for recipes that reflect its joy. In this case, it’s a vegan pasta salad. Easy to do, full of vegetablesand undeniably in spring y, pasta salad is the perfect dish picnic partner or afternoon accomplice to help you ring in the season. With that said, keep scrolling to discover some great vegan pasta salad recipes that will help you welcome spring with open arms and cravings at the ready.
Summer pasta salad
Why we love it: Roasted veggies showcase a prized caramel flavor in this 30-minute pasta salad that you’ll make all spring. It’s simple, flavorful and full of protein. If you’re keeping it vegan, you can omit the mozzarella or opt for a dairy-free version (trust me – they exist and are absolutely delicious!).
Hero composition: Buttery edamame joins an impressive line of veggie products to bring a healthy dose of protein to the party. Prepare eat rainbow.
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Vegan Pasta Salad from Love & Lemons
Why we love it: If you’re looking for a little less pasta, this recipe calls for mixing summer squash with the noodles. Or, you can use all the pasta if you want! It’s your world — we live in it.
Hero composition: This has so much good going on that it’s hard to pick just one hero component. But, for the sake of continuity, I’ll go with sunflower seeds. They are small but mighty and bring serious crunch to every bite. Even so, the tahini cream sauce is only half of it.
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Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad from Minimalist Baker
Why we love it: It only takes 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to create this light and flavorful pasta salad. Again, this is a great time to use up some leftover or expired vegetables. Grilled tomatoes or artichoke hearts are very good here.
Hero composition: The avocado pesto sauce is unbeatable on the chewy fusilli noodles. Lemony, herby, good avocado.
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Vegetarian Lovers Pasta Salad from Gimme Some Oven
Why we love it: Feel free to open your veggie drawer and throw whatever’s staring at you at this pasta salad. This recipe includes zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions, but it doesn’t hurt if you have something to use up. Use it before you lose it, as they say.
Hero composition: The white balsamic vinegar is fragrant, fresh, and basically all the flavor I’ve ever wanted to wrap around my veggies and pasta.
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Sesame noodle salad from What’s Gaby Cooking
Why we love it: Does sesame noodle salad count as pasta salad? I’ll go with yes because my mouth is watering and I’m trying to make it. You should also.
Hero composition: Soy sauce + lemon + ginger + garlic = heavenly sauce.
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Baked Broccoli Pasta Salad with Hemp Cake from a minimalist baker
Why we love it: Grilling broccoli is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the seedling vegetable, and this beautiful green pasta salad celebrates that. Topped with a layer of hemp seed pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, this one is a real winner.
Hero composition: In this recipe, sun-dried tomatoes are both delicious and beautiful to look at. Just look at that striking color.
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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad from Simply Whisked
Why we love it: Vegetable plate It takes no time to prepare and so does this pasta salad. Wearing one of her Dijon clothes, you’ll want seconds like this.
Hero composition: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Exploded tomatoes are always a good choice. A world of flavors in every bite.
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Grilled Broccoli and Pepperoncini Pasta Salad with Basil from The First Mess
Why we love it: This recipe combines all of your favorite Italian flavors with a classic pasta salad. Olives, pepperoncini and red onion Italian Chopped Salad. I am all about it.
Hero composition: It is very difficult to beat the Tangy pepperoncinis. Especially when they’re covered in lemon oregano sauce.
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Vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon Cream Sauce from Eat With Clarity
Why we love it: If you are a bean haters, prepared to be converted when the first bite. This pasta salad features white beans, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and more, along with macaroni and lemon cream sauce. It’s a celebration of spring’s favorite little green giants.
Hero composition: Dressing on this is really next level. With hemp hearts, dairy-free milk, garlic and lemon, your pasta salad is done.
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Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad from Rainbow Plant Life
Why we love it: Me Don’t know what else to say, but this pasta salad is an absolute dream. There’s not a single out-of-season ingredient in sight and (!) it’s incredibly easy to get. With spiced chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, preserved lemon and sun-dried tomatoes, you’ll add this to your recipe book.
Hero composition: Preserved lemon zest brings all the great lemon flavor to this pasta salad you didn’t know you needed. And there’s a basil gremolata related to that, there’s that too.
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