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Quick Bruschetta Pasta Salad with Lentils (Vegan)

This wholesome bruschetta pasta salad combines perfectly cooked pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, lentils and a flavorful dressing. A vegan pasta salad recipe, this dish comes together in less than 30 minutes! Try it as a weeknight main dish, or for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week.
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Balsamic vinaigrette, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, dinner, easy lunch, healthy pasta, lentil pasta salad, Lentils, pasta salad, quick and easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 500kcal
Author Lauren McNeill, RD

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Pasta Salad

  • 300 grams bowtie pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 cup basil packed, julienned
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 540 mL cooked lentils drained and rinsed. About 2 cups

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as per package instructions. Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for salad dressing.
  • Mix together cooked pasta, sliced cherry tomatoes, basil, nutritional yeast, cooked lentils and salad dressing. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g
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