Vegan Pasta salad with feta
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Vegan Pasta salad with feta
20 minutes total
- Moderate
- Vegan
Vegan pasta salad with feta is a delicious and healthy option for those who follow a plant-based diet. This dish is a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors and plant-based pasta, making it an excellent choice for those who are looking for a tasty option for their meals.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 box | Barilla® Penne Rigate |
| 1 jar | Vegan pesto* |
| 1 ½ pint | Cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 1 cup | Feta cheese, crumbled |
| ½ cup | Black olives, pitted and halved |
| 1 tablespoon | Extra virgin olive oil |
| To taste | Salt |
*VEGAN PESTO SAUCE:
| 2 cups | Basil |
| 2 tbs | Walnuts |
| 1 /2 clove | Garlic |
| 4/5 cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 tbs | Nutritional yeast |
| 4 tbs | Plant-based cream |
| 2 | Ice cubes |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Tip
If you want a stronger flavor, add half of a red onion thinly sliced on top.
Method
Step 1
Here are 5 easy steps for a vegan pasta salad with feta:
Step 2
To prepare the pesto put in a blender the basil, salt to taste, 2 ice cubes, garlic, yeast, walnuts, and olive oil and blend until smooth.
- Basil
- salt
- ice cubes
- garlic
- nutritional yeast
- walnuts
- olive oil
Step 3
Transfer the pesto into a bowl and combine with the cream.
- Vegetable cream
Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta one minute less than package directions.
- Penne Rigate
Step 5
Drain pasta and toss with olive oil. Place pasta flat on a sheet pan to cool.
Step 6
Cut the vegan feta in pieces about the same size as the tomatoes. Tip: wet the knife at each cut to avoid crumbling the feta.
- Vegan feta
- cherry tomatoes
Step 7
Add pasta, tomatoes, olives and vegan feta to a large mixing bowl.
- Black olives
Step 8
Add pesto; toss to combine and serve.
- Pesto
Passive cooking
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Tip
Vegan pasta salad with feta is a delicious and healthy option for those who follow a plant-based diet. The recipe uses plant-based pasta, vegan pesto, and vegan feta cheese made with tofu or cashews. With its fresh cherry tomatoes and vegan-certified feta cheese, this pasta salad is a healthy and delicious choice for any occasion. The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in a short time. Enjoy this vegan pasta salad with your family and friends and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean cuisine with a plant-based twist.