Vegan Tortellini Pasta Salad
Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Tortellini Pasta Salad! Packed with tender vegan tortellini, fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bold red onion, and tangy Kalamata olives, this recipe brings together a medley of textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. A homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of maple syrup ties everything together beautifully, creating a salad that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Perfectly suited for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this dish can be served immediately or chilled for extra convenience. Quick to prepare and completely plant-based, this vegan pasta salad is sure to become a go-to recipe for healthy and delicious meals!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 oz Vegan tortellini (store-bought or homemade)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the vegan tortellini according to the package instructions or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and chopped basil.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
Add the cooked tortellini to the mixing bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir again before serving if chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.5 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4336 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1501 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
