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Vegan Crack Pasta Salad Recipe

Vegan Crack Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Vegan Crack Pasta Salad is a delicious and creamy dish that will be a hit at any gathering. The creamy dressing perfectly coats the pasta and veggies, creating a flavorful and satisfying salad.

Ingredients

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Dressing Ingredients:

  • ½ cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened plain plant milk
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari
  • 2 teaspoons white miso
  • 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dried minced onions
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons freeze dried chives
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-)

Salad Ingredients:

  • 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
  • 10 to 12 oz. fusilli pasta, cooked and cooled
  • ¾ cup red onion, fine dice
  • Freshly chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Soak Cashews: Place the cashews into a small bowl, cover with boiling water, soak for 20 minutes, then drain off the water, then add to a high-speed blender.
  2. Make Dressing: Add all the remaining Dressing Ingredients and Spice/Herb Ingredients into a high-speed blender, process until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Prepare Salad: Place all the Salad Ingredients into a large bowl, toss gently, then add in the dressing, tossing gently as you go until everything is coated in the dressing. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

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Keywords: Vegan, Pasta Salad, Creamy Dressing, Cashews, Peas