This Vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a rainbow of fresh vegetables and herbs, chickpeas and tender pasta, dressed with a tangy lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. Easy to make and vegan, this recipe is a delightful way to get your protein and veggies in one. Simply use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.

Packed with vibrant flavours and wholesome ingredients, this dish is perfect for bringing to parties and bbqs, or whipping up a big bowl of it for a healthy lunchtime meal, paired with a vegan sandwich like my Smoky Maple Tofu Sandwich.

Tossed with colourful grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, thinly sliced red onions, and luscious kalamata olives, this pasta salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. The addition of fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and mint adds a burst of freshness that is absolutely divine.

The tangy dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil, adds a zesty kick that beautifully complements the ingredients.

Easy to make and completely plant-based, this Vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette recipe is a delightful way to enjoy a nutrient-packed and delicious meal.

Ingredients in This Recipe

Lemon Vinaigrette

fresh lemon juice
garlic clove
Dijon mustard
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil

Vegan Pasta Salad

cooked chickpeas
mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes
English cucumber
red onions thinly
kalamata olives
fresh parsley
fresh dill
fresh mint
cooked pasta of choice
cashew cheese (I used Nuts For Cheese Artichoke flavour)

How to Make This Salad

Lemon Vinaigrette

Combine all Lemon Dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.

Vegan Pasta Salad

Cook pasta to al dente, drain and rinse in cold water.

Prepare all salad ingredients.

Add chickpeas, pasta, vegetables and herbs to a large salad bowl and mix well. Add Lemon Vinaigrette and mix. Chill in refrigerator and serve cold.

Common Questions

Is all Dijon mustard vegan?

Most Dijon mustards are vegan. In this recipe I used Maille Dijon. This widely available and classic dijon uses vegan-friendly wine as one of its ingredients. Grey Poupon, the epitome of fine dijon, is also vegan-friendly! The company confirms that the white wine used in their formulation is vegan, along with the remaining of their dijon mustard ingredients.

Is this Vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette gluten-free?

All the contents of this salad are gluten-free except for the pasta if you use regular pasta. To adapt this to gluten-free simply replace the regular pasta with the gluten-free substitute of choice, such as rice, corn or quinoa pasta.

How do I store leftovers of this salad?

You can store any leftovers of this Vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How do I make this salad as meal prep recipe?

This salad is ideal for weekday meal prep. Simply divide all the salad ingredients and lemon vinaigrette between 3-4 mason jars or air tight containers. Store in the refrigerator and pop one out on busy days for a healthy lunch or dinner meal.