Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

If you're following a plant-based diet or just looking for a good dairy-free dish, this creamy pasta salad is the perfect solution. It's perfect for both picnics and weeknight dinners. It retains the essential ingredients of a traditional creamy pasta salad—tender, savory pasta, crisp celery, bell peppers, a touch of mustard, and a dash of vinegar—but uses vegan ingredients instead of the usual mayonnaise and sour cream.

Ingredients:

• 200g vegan pasta (about 2 cups; see note)
• 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup vegan sour cream
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/2 of a large red bell pepper, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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pasta, mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, parsley, mustard powder, onion powder, celery, sweet pepper

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season generously with salt. Cook the pasta until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain thoroughly, then transfer the pasta to a bowl to cool completely.
Step 2
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, vinegar, parsley, mustard powder, onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3
• Once the pasta has cooled completely, add the dressing, celery, and bell pepper and toss to distribute the ingredients evenly. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the salad immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  
  

  Note

  
  Most dry pasta is vegan, but many fresh pastas are not, so read the ingredients carefully.

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