• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Vegan Richa
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • (new) Recipe Filters
    • Popular Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch / Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Indian
    • Instant Pot
    • Burgers
    • Pizza
    • Recipe Index
  • Videos
    • Instant Pot
    • Dessert
    • Holidays
    • Easy Vegan Meals
    • All Recipe Videos
  • CookBooks
    • Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Cookbook(PREORDER NOW)
    • Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen (Print & Digital)
    • Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen (Print & Digital)
  • Resources
    • How To Start A Food Blog
    • Resources for Food Bloggers
    • Vegan Subs & Resources
    • Our Vegan Journey and FAQs
    • Indian Pantry
    • Indian Dal / Lentil Names
  • Shop
  • About / Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Videos
  • CookBooks
  • Shop
  • About
  • NEW! Instant Pot Cookbook
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » salad

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    Published: Jul 7, 2018 · Modified: Jul 31, 2018 by Richa 21 Comments

    Jump to Recipe   Print Recipe

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta and Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be nutfree and glutenfree.  Jump to Recipe

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta in a White Bowl over Concrete

    Hot Soups have been put on the fall burner and pasta salads are making their way to everyday lunches. They are easy, hearty and perfect for the weather. This Tuscan pasta salad is inspired from a version we had at a restaurant. It has simple everyday ingredients and comes together quickly.  

    Boil the pasta, cool and toss with spinach, sundried tomato, cucumber and the lemon garlic herb dressing. Add in some vegan feta or vegan cream cheese to finish and some freshly ground black pepper. The lemon vinaigrette is amazing! You will want to make a double batch to add to many other salad bowls. A good quality olive oil takes it to another level.

    Add artichokes, olives, fresh cherry tomatoes, or chickpeas for variation. Simple, Everyday ingredients, Summery!

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta and Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe. Can be #nutfree and #glutenfree #veganricha


    More Summer Bowls from the blog

    • Peanut Butter Roasted Cauliflower Bowl. GF
    • Spanish Rice, Taco Spice Roasted Cauliflower Bowl. GF
    • BBQ Tofu and Veggie Bowl. GF
    • Quinoa Cauliflower Bowl with almond Sriracha sauce GF
    • Chili Garlic Tofu Bowl with Vermicelli. GF
    • Sour Cream Roasted Potato Cauliflower Chickpea Bowl 
    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta and Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe. Can be #nutfree and #glutenfree #veganricha

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta and Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe. Can be #nutfree and #glutenfree #veganricha

    Tips to make a great Summer Pasta Salad

    • Make the salad ahead of time and store without the dressing to keep the greens fresh. The salad will be fine for a few hours. Overnight dressing will wilt the greens a bit too much. 
    • Add some chickpeas or baked tofu to make a hearty meal
    • Use pasta of choice or cooked large grains to make it gluten-free.

    If you make this recipe, do let me know in the comments how it turned out. 

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. #Vegan #Soyfree #Recipe. Can be #nutfree and #glutenfree #veganricha

    A bowl of Tuscan Pasta Salad on a light worktop. A hand holds the side of the bowl
    Print Recipe
    5 from 8 votes

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette

    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette. Farfalle Pasta Salad with sun dried tomato, cucumber, spinach, vegan feta and Tuscan/Mediterranean flavors. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be nutfree and glutenfree.  
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
    Keyword: lemon vinaigrette, mediterranean pasta salad
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 388kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz farfalle , or other pasta
    • 4 oz baby spinach or other greens, about 2 cups packed
    • 1/3 cup (36.67 g) chopped sun dried tomato (oil packed)
    • 1 small cucumber peeled and cubed
    • 1/4 cup (37.5 g) vegan feta
    • or vegan cream cheese ( I like Kite hill almond plain)
    • fresh parsley , black pepper, vegan parm (optional) for garnish
    • other add ins: roasted zucchini or seasonal veggies , chopped artichoke hearts, olives

    Dressing:

    • 1 large clove garlic pressed or minced
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) dried oregano or parsley
    • 3 tbsp really good extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp or more lemon juice
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to instruction on the package. Rinse in cold water to cool compleltely and add to a large bowl. Combine the rest of the salad ingredients except feta.
    • Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl. (variation: Replace some of the lemon juice with red wine vinegar).
    • Drizzle and mix the dressing with the salad when ready to serve. Toss well to coat all the greens. Add feta towards the end while tossing. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, black pepper and vegan parm(optional). Let sit for 5 mins and serve.

    Notes

    Add chickpeas, artichoke hearts, or baked tofu (with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, oil) for variation.
    Nutrition is for 1 serve

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Garlic Herb Vinaigrette
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 388 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Sodium 250mg11%
    Potassium 700mg20%
    Carbohydrates 52g17%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 2790IU56%
    Vitamin C 17.1mg21%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 2.8mg16%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

    Sharing is caring!

    Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on Email
    « Vegan Mango Ice Cream with Cream Cheese
    Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins with Pineapple »


    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you Love the Recipe, Please consider rating it using stars in comments! It helps readers and helps more people find the recipe online! I love hearing from you all! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment and Rating Cancel reply

      If you Love the Recipe, Please consider rating it using stars in comments! It helps readers and helps more people find the recipe online and I love hearing from you all!

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Cheryl

      September 18, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Nice light salad. So glad I found follow your heart feta cheese. It’s perfect on this salad.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 21, 2022 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks for the recommendation.

        Reply
    2. Bartos Darlene

      August 03, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a fantastic summer recipe. Good to take it up a notch and add some protein.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 04, 2022 at 6:26 pm

        thank youu

        Reply
    3. Kp

      December 19, 2021 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      Quick, easy, and so satisfying, even for all my ranch and cheese loving family members

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 20, 2021 at 10:07 am

        variety is the spice of life!

        Reply
    4. Juanita

      January 04, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      I LOVED this! I added some cous cous as well and it was to die for. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 06, 2021 at 12:57 pm

        wow! thank you

        Reply
    5. Nicole

      June 20, 2020 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      Just made the dressing from this today and OMG SO GOOD. I made a pasta salad (no more cooking supper For a few days during this heat wave, yay) with it and then promptly made another jar for the fridge.

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 20, 2020 at 9:18 am

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
      • Richa

        June 20, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    6. Patty

      July 31, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Love this salad! (FYI…typo “other greens”). Thank you for so many amazing recipes…you’re the only blogger I folllow!

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 31, 2018 at 8:03 pm

        Thank you Patty! So glad the recipes turn out great!

        Reply
    7. MareePSasja

      July 07, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Richa, a question – why do you use both fresh garlic and garlic powder in the dressing? I understand some people think garlic powder is less ‘aggressive’ in things like sauces, but I’m wondering about the use of both.

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 08, 2018 at 11:16 am

        they both add different flavors. also raw garlic takes longer to infuse

        Reply
    8. Susan

      July 07, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      Made this for supper. Great dessing

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 08, 2018 at 11:15 am

        awesome

        Reply
    9. Misa May

      July 07, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch today. Great salad. Will probably be out new go to summer pasta salad recipe.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 07, 2018 at 1:19 pm

        Amazing!! Thanks

        Reply
    10. Sarah

      July 07, 2018 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Just made this and it’s delicious! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 07, 2018 at 10:36 am

        Awesome! that was quick!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

    More about me →

    Amazon // Barnes & Noble // BAM! // Chapter Indigo // International
    vegan richa cookbook flavor companion
    My exclusive 16 Spice Set
    Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen Cookbook Now Available everywhere where Books are Sold | VeganRicha.com
    Amazon // Barnes & Noble // BAM! // Chapter Indigo // International

    FOLLOW US

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Vegan Richa 's Indian Kitchen Cookbook

    Amazon || Barnes & Noble || BAM! || IndieBound || Details & International

    Popular

    • 18 Best Vegan Recipes of 2022
    • Vegan Tofu Nuggets
    • Best Easy Vegan Recipes of 2021
    • Restaurant Style Aloo Gobi

    Amazon || Barnes & Noble || BAM! || Indigo || Book Depository

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Use
    • Copyright and Disclaimers

    Resources

    • Indian dals/lentils names
    • Indian pantry
    • Our vegan journey
    • Vegan Substitutes

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitter

    Contact

    • Recipe Index
    • My Favorite Things
    • Advertise, Work With Me

    Cookbooks

    • Vegan Richa’s Indian kitchen cookbook
    • Vegan Richa’s Everyday kitchen cookbook 
    • Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Book

    All content on this blog is owned by Vegan Richa LLC.  Links on some posts are affiliate links for e.g. we are participant in Amazon services LLC Associates program. Vegan Richa is monetized in part through the use of such affiliate links. More Details

    Copyright © 2021 Vegan Richa