Vegan Ranch Pasta Salad
Oct 04, 2024 10:40 AM
This tasty 20-minute Vegan Ranch Pasta Salad is easy to make and much healthier than boxed pasta salads because it uses real plant-based foods such as carrots, peas, and tempeh. It's perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or parties and is gluten and dairy-free!
BBQs, picnics, and potlucks are such fun ways to celebrate with family and friends. I'm always looking for something delicious to bring to impress people and show them how tasty a plant-based diet can be like with some Street Fair Corn, Grilled Tofu Steaks, or Ramen Noodle Salad.
One of my favorite foods at our family BBQs used to be that boxed Betty Crocker Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. Though it was not the healthiest thing in the world, I loved it anyway. So much so that I usually ate like half the box myself!
Because I missed having that pasta salad during our BBQs, I decided to create a recipe that was healthier and plant-based that everyone would enjoy. So I came up with this copycat recipe that my whole family has loved (including omnivores).
Now no one misses the old boxed stuff!
Ingredients:
Pasta
- 12 oz gluten-free pasta shell pasta (or any kind that fits your diet)
- ½ cup frozen baby peas
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 small carrot shredded
Tempeh Bacon Bits (use half of the recipe)
- 1 TB olive or coconut oil
- 1 package tempeh
- 2 TB tamari (or soy sauce if not gf)
- 1 TB apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- few drops liquid smoke (optional)
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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