Greek Pasta Salad {Paleo, Vegan}

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This Greek Pasta Salad has tons of flavor and is a breeze to make!  Perfect for summer picnics, lunches or as a light dinner. It’s paleo, grain free and vegan but no one would ever guess!

I’m SO into cassava pasta lately!  And from the results of my recent Instagram poll – you all are too!

But seriously, I’ve been giving my kids various gluten free pastas over the years and hands down, this one is the fave!

Plus it’s not just gluten free, but grain free and paleo which makes me just SO happy!

Mainly because now I can make all my favorite pasta recipes for the blog!

I’ve made lots of zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash over the years, and now it’s time for REAL pasta – pretty cool, right?!

What You Need to Make this Greek Pasta Salad

You get all your favorite flavors here, still keeping the salad paleo and vegan.

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this paleo pasta salad:

Salad:

8 oz cassava pasta (I used Jovial Foods) for preferred pastaKalamata olivesred onion1 English or Persian cucumbercherry tomatoesbell pepperfresh parsleyvegan feta cheese (I used Follow Your Heart)Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Dressing:

olive oilfresh lemon juicered wine vinegardijon mustardpure maple syrup or honey (optional) garlic clovesdried oreganofine sea salt and black pepper

How to Make this Paleo + Vegan Pasta Salad

Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and set aside in a bowl to cool.

Once it almost reaches room temperature, toss with the remaining salad ingredients.  

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

You can also put the ingredients in a tightly lidded mason jar and shake well (my go to for vinaigrettes!)

Drizzle the dressing all over the pasta salad and gently stir to coat. 

Season with a bit of salt and black pepper if desired. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Where to Find Vegan Feta Cheese

I had no idea vegan feta cheese existed until recently!  I’ve been using the feta style crumbles from Follow Your Heart, which I found at Whole Foods.

You can also get a block of vegan feta to chop from Violife, which is amazing as well.

Trader Joe’s also now carries vegan feta style cheese!

I hope you’re ready for a seriously delicious paleo + vegan pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, lunches, and even a light dinner.

Let’s get the pasta cooking because it’s time for the best Greek Pasta Salad – enjoy!

Greek Pasta Salad {Paleo, Vegan}

Greek Pasta Salad {Paleo, Vegan}

This Greek Pasta Salad has tons of flavor and is a breeze to make! Perfect for summer picnics, lunches or as a light dinner. It’s paleo, grain free and vegan but no one would ever guess!Author: Michele RosenPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesCourse:Dinner, Lunch, Side DishCuisine:dairy-free, Gluten-free, Paleo, VeganKeyword:cassava, dairy free, gluten free, greek salad, paleo, pasta, pasta saladServings: 8 servingsPrint this RecipeDid you make this recipe?Leave a review4.62 from 18 votes

Ingredients

Salad:

8ozcassava penne pasta I used Jovial Foods – or preferred pasta2/3cupKalamata oliveshalved and pitted2/3cupred oniondiced1English or Persian cucumbercut lengthwise and sliced crosswise1pintcherry tomatoeshalved1bell pepperdiced3tablespoonsparsleyminced1/2cupvegan feta cheeseI used Follow Your Heart Brand, Violife is great tooSea salt and black pepperto taste

Dressing:

1/3cupolive oil1tablespoonlemon juice2tablespoonsred wine vinegar2teaspoonsdijon mustard2teaspoonspure maple syrup or honey (not vegan), optional2garlic clovesminced3/4teaspoondried oregano1/2teaspoonfine sea saltor to taste1/4teaspoonblack pepperor to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and set aside in a bowl to cool.Once it almost reaches room temperature, toss with the remaining salad ingredients.In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. You can also put the ingredients in a tightly lidded mason jar and shake well (my go to for vinaigrettes!)

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 430mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 954IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

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