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The Midwesterner in me loves pasta salad! I’ve made tons of versions of it, and this vegan pasta salad with mayo recipe is one of the best yet. It’s loaded with fresh veggies like carrots, cabbage, peas, and bell peppers, and has a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
Vegan pasta salad is so yummy served with anything coming off the grill. Its awesome with veggie burgers, hot dogs, fresh grilled corn, or any salad. This creamy pasta salad is actually loaded with tons of veggies in it, so it has a nice refreshing crunch in eat bite.
This Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Tangy
- Savory
- Loaded with Vegetables
- Versatile: you can use any vegetables you have on hand, or swap in your favorites.
- Vegan, Dairy Free & Egg Free – and you can make this gluten free too!
What’s In This Deli-Style Macaroni Salad?
- Cabbage, Carrots, Bell Peppers – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Rotini Pasta: I used this rotini, and if you’re gluten free or cooking for someone who may be, this great GF rotini can be found here.
- Vegan Mayonnaise: I like to use this dairy free mayo to keep this recipe plant-based, but you can use whatever mayo that you would normally use in recipes. If you don’t normally like mayo, try my dairy free recipe... it’s creamy but still plant based.
- Sweet Relish – to give this dish a little extra sweetness. I love this classic sweet relish which has a nice crunch and a sweet and tangy flavor. It’s great in this salad (like a secret ingredient!) and also great to have on the table for burgers or hot dogs.
- Yellow Mustard – while I normally like cooking with whole grain or dijon mustard, sometimes a good classic yellow mustard is exactly what you need! I love that this organic yellow mustard gives this recipe a wonderful tangy flavor.
- Apple Cider Vinegar, which gives this dressing a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor. I think it gives a nice extra sweetness and depth.
- 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.
Make Creamy Pasta Salad Vegan for a Healthy Version
This vegan creamy pasta salad recipe is a simple way to get extra veggies in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegan cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.
How Do I Make Vegan Pasta Salad with Mayo?
Make Ahead Pasta Salad Option
This creamy vegan pasta salad is great to make ahead for a BBQ, party, or potluck. Make it the day before, cover and let it rest overnight, and it’s ready to go the following day! Like traditional pasta salad or coleslaw, this macaroni salad tastes better if made a day or two before.
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is vegan, dairy free, & egg free – and contains no meat in the macaroni salad.
- To make gluten free, use gluten free noodles or any bottled ingredients (like relish, mayo, etc.)
- To make this refined sugar free make sure there is no added sugar in the relish you use.
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Get the Same Ingredients for this Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
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Vegan Pasta Salad with Mayo
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce box rotini noodles use gluten free if desired
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup peas I thawed frozen peas for this recipe
- 1/2 sweet onion finely diced
- 1.5 cups vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse in a colander under cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked noodles, carrots, red cabbage, spinach, bell pepper, onion, vegan mayo, relish, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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Save Money on Organic Produce!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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