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    Home » Recipes » Pasta and Noodles

    Modified: Mar 10, 2025 · Published: Aug 13, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Gluten Free Pasta Salad

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    Made in 20 minutes with pantry staples, this Vegan Gluten Free Pasta Salad can be enjoyed any time! It has tofu feta, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and olives.

    Vegan Pasta Salad in a bowl.

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    Sometimes it's nice to have a recipe that's made with ingredients you already have on hand. This Vegan Gluten Free Pasta Salad is that recipe.

    It comes together quickly and can be served at room temperature, making it perfect for a party, potluck, or picnic. Serve it as the main dish or as a side dish.

    It's made with herbaceous tofu feta to add a cheesy flavor, which I also used in my Greek Salad recipe. If you like Kalamata olives, try my Kalamata Olive Hummus.

    Other pasta recipes to try are my Red Lentil Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Tofu Taco Pasta, Peanut Noodles with Tofu, and Vegan Mushroom Onion Pasta.

    You might also like my Broccoli Salad with Craisins.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Pasta Salads
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is an easy recipe that's made with mostly pantry staples.
    • Made with chickpea pasta, it can be eaten as a side dish or as a meal.
    • It's perfect for a potluck or party because it can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Pasta salad ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    Pasta salad dressing ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Rotini pasta: Rotini pasta works well in a pasta salad, holding the dressing in its crevices. I used chickpea pasta because it's a flavorful gluten-free pasta that is high in protein, but you could use any kind you like. Penne, fusilli, or farfalle would also work well.
    • Homemade tofu feta: For an herby taste. It's hearty and has a creamy texture. You could also use store-bought vegan feta cheese.
    • Roasted red peppers: Add a nice sweet charred flavor. You could also use fresh veggies.
    • Artichoke hearts: Add a tangy flavor.
    • Kalamata olives: Add a salty briny flavor. You could use any variety of black olives or green olives you like.
    • Basil: Adds a fresh note of pepper and anise. Plus, it adds a nice pop of green!
    • Extra virgin olive oil: For the salad dressing.
    • Red wine vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor. You could also use apple cider vinegar.
    • Dijon mustard: Adds a sharp flavor. You could use yellow mustard or brown mustard.
    • Italian seasoning: Adds flavor. You could also use basil and oregano.
    • Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
    • Lemon juice: Adds a sour tangy flavor.
    • Salt and black pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    I ate the leftover pasta with nutritional yeast to add a cheesy flavor and to change it up a bit.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Nutritional yeast
    • Sun-dried tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
    • Cucumbers
    • Fresh bell pepper
    • Celery
    • Chickpeas, white beans or lentils
    • Kale or baby spinach
    • Parsley or other fresh herbs
    • Red onion
    • Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dressing or Tahini Dressing

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    🔪 Instructions

    Dressing ingredients in a small bowl with fork.

    Step 1: Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk.

    Pasta in a saucepan with boiling water.

    Step 2: Boil water in a saucepan and add pasta. Cook per directions. Drain and let cool.

    Cooked pasta being added to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

    Step 3: Add chopped red pepper, artichoke hearts, black olives, tofu feta, and cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl.

    Dressing being added to the mixing bowl with the pasta salad.

    Step 4: Add dressing, salt and pepper to taste, and chopped basil. Mix thoroughly.

    Vegan Pasta Salad in a bowl with napkin.

    🍽 Serving

    Serve this cold pasta salad with a Roasted Red Pepper and Caramelized Onion Focaccia Sandwich or a Vegan Avocado Pesto Caprese Sandwich. If you're packing a picnic you may want some other salads to go with it:

    • Vegan Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries
    • Rainbow Fruit Salad
    • Sriracha Coleslaw
    Vegan Pasta Salad in a bowl close up.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long will vegan pasta salad last?

    This vegan pasta salad recipe will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Other Pasta Salads

    • Red Lentil Pasta Salad with Chickpeas in a wood bowl.
      Red Lentil Pasta Salad with Chickpeas
    • Vegan Macaroni Salad in two bowls.
      Vegan Macaroni Salad

    If you tried this Vegan Gluten Free Pasta Salad Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Vegan Gluten Free Pasta Salad

    Made in 20 minutes with pantry staples, this Vegan Gluten Free Pasta Salad can be enjoyed any time! It has tofu feta, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and olives.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 9 minutes minutes
    Total Time 19 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 396kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    Dressing

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper

    Pasta Salad

    • 8 ounces rotini pasta - I used chickpea pasta
    • 1 cup tofu feta
    • 1 cup chopped roasted red pepper
    • 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
    • ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
    • Handful chopped fresh basil
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    Dressing

    • Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk.

    Pasta Salad

    • Cook pasta according to directions. Drain water and let cool.
    • Add roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, tofu feta, Kalamata olives, and pasta to a large mixing bowl. Stir.
    • Add dressing, chopped fresh basil, and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.

    Notes

    This recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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