Vegan Richa

Vegan Food Blog with Healthy and Flavorful Vegan Recipes

  • 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 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

Tuscan Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

July 7, 2018 By Richa 15 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 5 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.

 

Filed Under: main course, mediterranean, salad, summer Tagged With: vegan



⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

« Vegan Mango Ice Cream with Cream Cheese
Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins with Pineapple »

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    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. Sarah says

    July 7, 2018 at 10:00 am

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

    Reply
    • Richa says

      July 7, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Awesome! that was quick!

      Reply
  2. Misa May says

    July 7, 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 says

      July 7, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Amazing!! Thanks

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    July 7, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    Made this for supper. Great dessing

    Reply
    • Richa says

      July 8, 2018 at 11:15 am

      awesome

      Reply
  4. MareePSasja says

    July 7, 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 says

      July 8, 2018 at 11:16 am

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

      Reply
  5. Patty says

    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 says

      July 31, 2018 at 8:03 pm

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

      Reply
  6. Nicole says

    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 says

      June 20, 2020 at 9:18 am

      So glad you enjoyed this!

      Reply
    • Richa says

      June 20, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Awesome

      Reply
  7. Juanita says

    January 4, 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 says

      January 6, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      wow! thank you

      Reply

ORDER TODAY!

Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen Cookbook Now Available everywhere where Books are Sold | VeganRicha.com
Amazon // Barnes & Noble // BAM! // Chapter Indigo // International

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. Read more about me and the blog...

Lets get Social! Join 1Million followers and friends

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Vegan Richa 's Indian Kitchen Cookbook
Amazon || Barnes & Noble || BAM! || IndieBound || Details & International

Affiliate Links

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

LINKSPOPULAR POSTSKEEP IN TOUCH
My Favorite ThingsBuffalo Chickpea PizzaYouTube
Recipe IndexLentil Quinoa LoafFacebook
Advertise, Work With MeCrispy Orange CauliflowerInstagram
Privacy PolicyPumpkin Cinnamon RollsPinterest
Terms Of UseSweet Potato Peanut BurgersTwitter
Copyright and Disclaimers
Copyright © 2021 Vegan Richa LLC