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6-Ingredient Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

This Easy 6-Ingredient Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick, refreshing dish packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal, it combines fresh veggies, tender pasta, and zesty pesto in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 people
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • Spoon or spatula
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes
  • 16 oz penne pasta or rotini
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 1 large cucumber chopped
  • ¾ cup vegan pesto
  • 1 cup peas

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta as directed on the package, then rinse with cold water.
  • Combine cooled pasta with pesto, arugula, peas, sundried tomatoes, and cucumber in a large bowl.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Serve chilled, and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Use high-quality pesto for the best flavor.
  • Substitute arugula with spinach if preferred.