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pasta salad with chickpeas, olives, red peppers, herbs, and marinated artichokes
Jackie Akerberg

Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Get ready for a flavor-packed journey with this vegan pasta salad starring artichokes and olives! Imagine tender pasta tossed with succulent artichoke hearts, flavorful sun dried tomatoes, juicy roasted red peppers, fresh herbs, and briny olives, all coated in a zesty lemon and olive-infused vinaigrette. It's like taking your taste buds on a trip to the Mediterranean without leaving your kitchen. Say hello to a salad that's anything but ordinary—it's veggie deliciousness in every bite! Best of all it's gluten free, plant-based and oil-free if you want it to be! This recipe is perfect for meal prep, a spring dinner party, or a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Calories: 302

Equipment

  • stove

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz gluten free pasta, cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 7 oz canned artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 14 oz can chickpeas, drained
  • ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • ½ cup pitted frescatrano olives, halved
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
Lemon Olive Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • ½ cup pitted frescatrano olives
  • 3 tbsp roasted tahini, or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp white miso paste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • water, if needed to thin

Method
 

  1. Add all of the ingredients for the salad to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Prepare the dressing by adding all of the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine. This salad is best prepared at least 1 hour in advance! After being tossed, it can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Alternatively, you can prepare it ahead of time up to 4 days in advance, and toss an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving 1servingCalories 302kcalCarbohydrates 45gProtein 10gFat 11gSaturated Fat 2gPolyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 5gSodium 1244mgPotassium 548mgFiber 7gSugar 7gVitamin A 543IUVitamin C 21mgCalcium 81mgIron 3mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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