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    01/08/2019 Dairy Free Recipes

    Vegan Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Sauce

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    This easy vegan pasta salad is full of healthy ingredients like broccoli, tomatoes and basil all topped off with a creamy tahini dressing. It's perfect served cold for a summer picnic!

    We're still into the summer recipes right? ☀️

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    Close up of pasta with broccoli and tomatoes

    Am I the only one who's already starting to think about/dread the end of summer? This year has absolutely flown by so far and my all time favourite season only has a month or so left 😢

    Anyway, I'm not thinking about that, I'm thinking about this incredible creamy vegan pasta salad which is perfect all year round but will be especially ideal for the next 6 weeks of summer and any picnics or BBQs you've got coming up.

    It's got a super creamy vegan dressing made with tahini which is one of my all time fave ingredients and some delicious summer veggies like crunchy broccoli, super sweet tomatoes and fresh basil. 

    This pasta salad lasts really well so I like to whip up a batch at the weekend and keep it in the fridge to grab for easy lunches and dinners during the week.

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    Why we love this vegan pasta salad...

    First off, it's vegan so you've got a pasta dish you can serve to everyone all summer long

    It's bursting with healthy ingredients that take advantage of summer ingredients plus you can add any extra veggies you like or have on hand

    It keeps well in the fridge so any leftovers are perfect for lunch or dinner the next day

    The dressing is so creamy thanks to the use of tahini along with plenty of flavour boosting ingredients like lemon, white wine vinegar and garlic

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    Dressing pouring into a vegan pasta salad with tomatoes and broccoli

    Creamy Vegan Pasta Ingredients

    Pasta: I recommend a short cut for this recipe, we went with fusilli

    Broccoli: Lightly cooked to add plenty of crunch

    Tomatoes: I chopped some big ones but you could use cherry tomatoes if you prefer

    Basil: For alllll of that summer flavour

    Pine Nuts: For a little extra bite

    Creamy Dressing: Made from a mixture of olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard and maple syrup

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    Pasta with summer vegetables and creamy vegan dressing with a wooden spoon

    Veggie Pasta Salad Instructions

    Make the dressing: Whisk together all the dressing ingredients and add water as needed until it reaches a pouring consistency

    Cook the pasta and broccoli: Boil the pasta in salted water according to packet instructions adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes

    Mix the pasta salad: Toss the pasta with the broccoli, tomato, pine nuts, basil and dressing and serve

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    Expert tips for making vegan pasta

    This recipe lasts really well in the fridge so store for up to 4 days refreshing with a little extra dressing as needed

    You can add any extra veg you like to this pasta salad so use it to use up any bits you've got left in the fridge

    To make this recipe gluten free simply use your favourite brand of gluten free pasta

    If you're not concerned about keeping it vegan feel free to add your choice of protein, chicken would be yummy

    Want more? Try these other pasta salad recipes!

    • Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad
    • Orzo Pasta Salad with Salmon
    • Vegan Summer Pasta
    • Tuna Pasta Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
    • Easy Chickpea Pasta Primavera
    • Smoked Mackerel Pasta with Asparagus
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    Vegan Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Sauce

    This easy vegan pasta salad is full of healthy ingredients like broccoli, tomatoes and basil all topped off with a creamy tahini dressing. It's perfect served cold for a summer picnic!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 545kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 1 head Broccoli chopped into florets
    • 300 g Pasta
    • 250 g Tomatoes sliced
    • Small bunch Basil
    • 20 g Pine Nuts

    Tahini Dressing

    • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 3 tablespoon Tahini
    • 3 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 clove Garlic crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
    • Water as needed
    • Salt and Pepper
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, season well and add water as needed until you reach a pouring consistency.
    • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in salted water, add the broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water.
    • Toss together the pasta and broccoli, cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts. Drizzle over the dressing and toss again.
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 545 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Sodium 77mg3%
    Potassium 889mg25%
    Carbohydrates 74g25%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 1468IU29%
    Vitamin C 149mg181%
    Calcium 109mg11%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients used.
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    1. Dannii says

      August 05, 2019 at 9:53 am

      I love the sound of that tahini sauce. I’m always looking for new ways to use tahini.

      Reply
    2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      August 05, 2019 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      This pasta salad looks sooo good and that tahini sauce sounds incredible!

      Reply
    3. Danielle Wolter says

      August 05, 2019 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      I just love a good creamy pasta salad! This sounds so delicious!

      Reply
    4. Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic says

      August 05, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      I would eat this salad in winter too. Love the addition of pine nuts!

      Reply
    5. kim says

      August 05, 2019 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Love this pasta salad! It's super easy and so flavorful!

      Reply

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