Vegan Pasta Salad

Dive into our 25-minute Vegan Pasta Salad recipe! Bursting with zesty Greek flavors, fresh tomatoes & bell pepper, it's a quick, vibrant side.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound dried spiral pasta (such as fusilli, or any egg-free pasta)
• 1 red onion
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 small green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 can sliced black olives (6 ounces) (drained)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. 2Prep vegetables: Prepare the vegetables by slicing the red onion, halving the tomatoes, and chopping the green bell pepper.
3. 3Whisk dressing: For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, and sugar in a small bowl.
4. 4Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, black olives, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. 5Season salad: Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.