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Vegan Garlic Lovers' Pasta Salad

Vegan Garlic Lovers' Pasta Salad: Creamy & Quick Delight

This Vegan Garlic Lovers' Pasta Salad is a creamy, quick delight full of bold flavors, perfect for sunny days and lazy picnics.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz short pasta (elbow, rotini, or penne)
  • 1 cup frozen peas can substitute with fresh peas
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced a must-have flavor
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil can be swapped with another oil
  • 1 cup Vegenaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp thyme or fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • to taste salt essential seasoning
  • to taste black pepper essential seasoning
For the Final Touches
  • 1 cup fresh curly parsley, chopped optional
  • homemade or store-bought vegan parmesan optional topping

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the garlic-infused oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Whisk the creamy dressing: In a bowl, combine Vegenaise, lemon juice, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Season with salt and pepper, whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add cooled pasta and peas to the dressing. Pour in garlic-infused oil. Toss gently and add parsley.
  5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients. This salad is meal-prep friendly and perfect for summer gatherings.

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