Pasta Salad Recipes

This Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a refreshing and wholesome dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer dinner. Packed with colorful vegetables, olives, and a garlicky aioli, it's a celebration of Mediterranean flavors. Plus, it's entirely vegan and easy to make. Let's dive into this delicious recipe!

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups of fusilli pasta (cooked)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese block (diced)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• ½ cup Gherkins (diced)
• 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (pitted and sliced)
• ½ cup Lettuce (chopped)
• 3 tbsp garlic mayonnaise
• Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, gherkins, lettuce, Kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese block and Lettuce.
3. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl of mixed vegetables.
4. Pour the Vegan garlic mayonnaise over the salad. Toss the salad gently to ensure an even coating.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
6. Enjoy your Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad as a light and satisfying meal. It's a delightful blend of textures and flavors, offering a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite ingredients like artichoke hearts, capers, or vegan feta cheese for an extra twist. Bon appétit!