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Pesto Pasta Salad
[Vegan, Oil-Free]

NR By: Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD

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Pesto Pasta Salad [Vegan, Oil-Free]

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Dairy Free

Vegan

This pesto pasta salad is easy to make and oil-free! Typical pesto is mostly oil, which adds TONS of processed and unnecessary fat. With a few tweaks, you’ve got more bang (aka nutrients) for your buck (aka calories).

Ingredients You Need for Pesto Pasta Salad [Vegan, Oil-Free]

For the Pesto:

2 cups fresh basil
1/4 cup raw walnuts
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
5 garlic cloves
1 lemon, juiced or 2 T lemon juice
1/2 block tofu, drained (8 oz) firm or extra-firm
1/2 tsp salt adjust as desired
ground black pepper

For the Salad:

12 oz 100% whole grain pasta, cooked per package instructions
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup red onions, diced
1 cup bell pepper, diced yellow or orange

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How to Prepare Pesto Pasta Salad [Vegan, Oil-Free]

Place all pesto ingredients in a food processor, blend until smooth.
Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain.
Add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Add pesto and mix until combine.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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