Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Fiber)

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This vegan pasta salad with avocado dressing is a bright and beautiful bowl of fun! Loaded with fresh veggies & 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.

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 & Tasty 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 and 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 Entertaining

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?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

• Avocado, Carrots, Cucumber, Cabbage, Red Onion, Tomatoes
• Macaroni Noodles: or any other small shaped pasta of your choice.
• 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 a little extra tang which is really fantastic!
• Relish: to give the dish a little sweetness!
• 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 preserved. 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 game changer for us!

Easy Weekend Pasta Salad Recipes with Avocado 

This pasta salad 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 homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Browse all our Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a tasty meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

How Do I Make This Mayo Free Avocado Pasta Salad Vegan?

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, carrots, cucumber, red onion, cabbage, corn, peas, and cherry tomatoes.
3. 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.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy!

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Avocado Pasta Salad

By Kelly Jensen

This avocado pasta salad is a bright and beautiful bowl of fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing! Loaded with fresh veggies, gluten free macaroni pasta, in a creamy avocado vinaigrette. Vegan, vegetarian, no mayo, and high in fiber and plant protein.

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Pasta, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients

  

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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 sweet 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

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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!

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 248mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4256IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg

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