Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta Salad
Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta Salad blends tender whole-wheat elbows with a silky vegan mayo and Dijon dressing that’s tangy, balanced, and lightly sweet. Crisp bell pepper, celery, corn, and red onion add fresh crunch in every bite, making it a refreshing side for picnics, potlucks, or warm-weather dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Strain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. Drain.
- 4
Combine bell pepper, corn, celery, and red onion in a bowl.
- 5
Mix the vegan mayo, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then pour over the vegetables.
- 6
Mix in the cold pasta and toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- 7
Cover the pasta salad and chill in the fridge for at least 90 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to distribute the sauce evenly through the pasta.
- Calories 205.82 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.58 g Moderate
- Carbs 39.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.28 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.47 mg Low Source
- Sodium 95.62 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.76 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.7 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.24 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.34 mg Moderate
- Potassium 21.94 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dairy Free Creamy Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Celery Sticks, and Corn. Each serving provides about 205.82 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Celery Sticks, Corn, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 205.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dairy-Free Creamy Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
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