Vegan Buffalo Tortellini Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Vegan Buffalo Tortellini Pasta Salad

This quick and easy vegan buffalo tortellini pasta salad is going to be perfect for this summer. It combines vegan tortellini, fresh veggies and a deliciously creamy buffalo dressing. It can be done within 15-20 minutes and makes for a great dish for picnics, potlucks and BBQs.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegan pasta salad, vegan tortellini recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 436kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

9 oz vegan tortellini I used the vegan tortellini from Kite Hill
2 green onions sliced
2 carrots shredded
2 stalks of celery chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
¼ cup fresh herbs such as dill, basil, cilantro or parsley

For the vegan creamy buffalo sauce

⅓ cup dairy-free plain yogurt I used the vegan cashew yogurt from the brand Forager Project
¼ cup vegan mayo Use either the Vegenaise from Follow Your Heart or make your own cashew mayo from scratch
1-3 tbsp Frank's red hot chili pepper sauce or your favorite cayenne pepper sauce
1-2 tsp maple syrup
1 clove of garlic
½ tsp smoked paprika
pinch of salt

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then, cook the tortellini until al dente (do not overcook). Once done, drain and rinse with cold water.
While the pasta is cooking, add the vegan mayo, vegan yogurt, hot sauce, garlic, sweetener, paprika and salt to a bowl. Whisk to combine and taste to adjust the flavor to your liking.
Also while the pasta is cooking, shred the carrots, dice the celery, slice the green onions and chop the fresh herbs.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked tortellini and prepared veggies, then pour the dressing over (start with less and add more as needed). Toss to combine and taste to adjust heat level and saltiness to your taste. Enjoy!

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Notes

This salad makes for 2-3 portions for a full meal or 4-5 as a side dish. Feel free to make more if bringing to a BBQs or potluck!
This is such a versatile recipe! You can include chopped broccoli, chickpeas, avocado, diced jalapeño and much more. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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