This vegan pasta salad with avocado dressing is a bright and beautiful bowl of fun! Loaded with fresh veggies & GF pasta in a creamy avocado vinaigrette dressing! Great as a side dish, pot luck salad, or a crowd-pleasing recipe to bring to a BBQ or cookout.

Vegan Avocado Pasta Salad Recipes For the WIN!

This No-Mayo Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe Is:
- Colorful
- Loaded with fresh veggies
- Versatile: use what you have on hand!
- Creamy
- Bright
- Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
- Refreshing
A Fun & Healthy Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing
As a swimmer growing up, pasta salad was my go-to meal at any swim meet. I love the energy from fresh veggies, different pasta shapes, and a bright and herby dressing together in one bowl. This recipe uses avocado amd dijon mustard to make the dressing creamy (instead of a more traditional mayo). This is a great summer side dish… or spring, or fall, or winter. Basically, we can eat this all year over here, so any season goes!
A Great Make-Ahead Avocado Pasta Salad for Entertianing
This vegan pasta salad with avocado dressing recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering. Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of. This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. A crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love!
What’s In This Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing?
- GF Macaroni Noodles: to make this gluten free, these awesome GF macaroni pasta noodles work perfect in this recipe. If you aren’t gluten free, then you can use normal macaroni, whole wheat, or a veggie pasta.
- Carrots: from our garden, give this salad a nice sweetness
- Cucumer: also from the garden, crispy and fresh
- Cabbage: I used both red and green for color. You can also use a bag coleslaw mix too, the texture is perfect for pasta salad.
- Red Onion: for a little kick
- Corn and Peas: You can use fresh, canned, or frozen (and thawed). Super versatile, use what ya got.
- Cherry Tomatoes: from the garden, yet again.
- Avocados: a source of fat for the dressing, no mayo required!
- Whole Grain or Dijon Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, you can use either whole grain mustard, stone ground, or dijon… I’d stay clear from yellow prepared mustard for this recipe.
- Apple Cider Vinegar, which may surprise you but it gives the cookies a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor.
- Relish: to give the dish a little sweetness! I like this Chicago style relish which has a nice crunch… and as a Chicagoan myself, I love the bright green color of this relish in my mac salad!
- Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
- Garlic Salt: for a little extra flavor than traditional salt. I like to use this garlic salt in my savory pasta dishes for that extra kick.
How Do I Keep Avocados Fresh?
So I learned the best hack for keeping avocadoes fresh: put them in the freezer when they are ripe! They last for months, and when you thaw them the avocado is still perfectly perserved. It does get a little mushy, so its actually perfect for this salad dressing or for guacamole. Seriously, try it out! It’s been a 2020 game changer for us!
Easy Weekend Pasta Salad Recipes with Avocado
This pasta salal with avocado dressing is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do I Make This Mayo Free Avocado Vegetable Pasta Salad?
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, carrots, cucumber, red onion, cabbage, corn, peas, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients. Seal with an airtight lid and shake well to combine. The dressing should be a thick consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy!
Other Healthy Summer Pasta Salad Recipes We Love!
- Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette (Vegetarian, GF, Vegan Option)
- Vegan Tzatziki Pasta Salad (Gluten Free, Summer Side Dish)
- Coleslaw Pasta Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
- The Absolute BEST Greek Pasta Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free Options)
- Honey Mustard Macaroni Salad (Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan Option)

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Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing (Vegan, GF)
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 1 lb pasta of choice gluten free
- 3 carrots diced
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup green cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
For the Dressing
- 1 ripe avocado mashed with a fork
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, carrots, cucumber, red onion, cabbage, corn, peas, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients. Seal with an airtight lid and shake well to combine. The dressing should be a thick consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy!
Notes
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This is a great recipe! I made it a few days ago and my daughter and I have been enjoying it. The avocado dressing is super tasty 😋
Thats so great to hear Sherrie! I’m glad you have been enjoying it 🙂
The variety of vegetables in this pasta salad is a great surprise! I’m getting hungry just looking at this beautiful salad. Let me get at it NOW