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Vegan Greek-Style Pasta & Bean Salad
Vegan Greek-Style Pasta & Bean Salad

Vegan Greek-Style Pasta & Bean Salad

with Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber & Parsley

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on May 30, 2023

This bright, filling vegan pasta salad is delicious anytime, but is an especially great dinner idea when you need a make-ahead option or something picnic or potluck-friendly. Leftovers make a fantastic lunch, too! This pasta salad combines penne with tangy marinated white beans, fresh crisp cukes, and bell pepper tossed in a creamy, Greek-inspired vinaigrette loaded with garlic and oregano. It’s a simple yet satisfying 25-minute meal you’ll want to put in your rotation.

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New
Vegan
Easy Cleanup
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Wheat

25 minutes
10 minutes

6 ounce

Penne Pasta

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1 unit

Cannellini Beans

4 ounce

Grape Tomatoes

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

1 unit

Bell Pepper

¼ ounce

Parsley

5 teaspoon

Red Wine Vinegar

4 tablespoon

Vegan Mayo

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon

Dried Oregano

2 teaspoon

Dijon Mustard

2 teaspoon

Olive Oil

½ teaspoon

Sugar

Salt

Pepper

Calories820 kcal
Fat30 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Carbohydrate115 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber13 g
Protein24 g
Sodium890 mg

Large Pot
Strainer
Medium Bowl
Large Bowl
Whisk

Prep
1

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Drain and rinse beans. Halve tomatoes. Quarter cucumber lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ½-inch pieces. Core and deseed bell pepper; dice into ½-inch pieces. Roughly chop parsley.

Cook Pasta
2

• Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled, then shake off any excess water.

Marinate & Make Dressing
3

• In a medium bowl, toss beans and tomatoes with half the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate. • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic powder, oregano, half the mustard (all for 4 servings), remaining vinegar, ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4), and a drizzle of olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Assemble & Serve
4

• Add cooled penne, marinated bean mixture, cucumber, and bell pepper to bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper. • Divide pasta salad between bowls; garnish with parsley and serve.