Vegan Primavera Pasta Salad with Tangy Dressing
Ingredients
Salad
- 1/2 lb. pasta of choice
- 2 cups (packed) broccoli florets, bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/4 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, sliced or chopped
- 1/3 cup olives, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- Extra lemon to serve
Dressing
- 1 tbsp chives
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 to 1 1/2 lemons, to taste
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Preparation
Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente, then drain.
Add broccoli and peas to a large pan with vegetable broth, cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 min, then remove the lid and cook for another couple minutes to allow the liquid to evaporate. Drain any remaining liquid so the broccoli is crisp-tender.
While the broccoli and peas are cooking, chop the tomatoes, peppers and olives. Add these to the broccoli and peas once they are done.
Whisk together the dressing and add it to the pan along with the cooked pasta and parmesan. Stir well and taste for seasoning.
Top with diced avocado.
Serve with lemon.
