Vegan Asparagus Pasta Salad
This vegan asparagus pasta salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious spring and summer dish! It's one of my favorite dishes to bring to picnics, BBQS, and potlucks. It's healthful, vegan, and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 14-15 oz asparagus green
- 13-14 oz strawberries fresh
- 9-10 oz penne pasta or rotini, gluten-free pasta
- 3 small baby arugula or spinach
- 1 tbsp oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Using a knife, cut the wooden part of asparagus and slice the strawberries according to your desired size.
- Boiled the pasta as per the package instructions. When finished, strain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small pan, cook the asparagus with a little oil for at least 8–9 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberries, pasta, cooked asparagus, and baby spinach or arugula.
- Topped with Balsamic Vinaigrette. (see note)
Notes
- Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for this vegan balsamic vinaigrette. It gives more flavor and is more nutritious. Check the link for the recipe card. It is easy to make and only takes 15 minutes with a few ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 1269kcalCarbohydrates: 234gProtein: 45gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 1957mgFiber: 24gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 3187IUVitamin C: 240mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 13mg
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