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Vegan Crack Pasta Salad

Vegan Crack Pasta Salad


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  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Kick up your meal prep with this creamy Vegan Crack Pasta Salad, a delightful twist on the classic pasta dish! Perfect for work lunches, picnics, potlucks, and barbecues, this salad is packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. The rich, dairy-free dressing made from cashews gives it a satisfying creaminess that everyone will love. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile salad can be customized with your favorite veggies and herbs. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or a hearty main course!


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened plain plant milk
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari
  • 2 teaspoons white miso
  • 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dried minced onions
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons freeze dried chives
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
  • 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
  • 10 to 12 oz. fusilli pasta, cooked and cooled
  • ¾ cup red onion, fine dice
  • Freshly chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Soak the raw cashews in boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain.
  2. Blend soaked cashews with plant milk, lemon juice, vinegar, tamari, miso, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, spices, and salt until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine thawed peas, cooked pasta, diced red onion, and chopped chives.
  4. Toss with the creamy dressing until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg