• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
This Savory Vegan
  • RECIPES
  • DINNER PLANS
  • SHOP
    • eBook
    • Amazon Faves
  • NEWSLETTER
  • VIDEOS
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • SHOP
  • NEWSLETTER
  • DINNER PLANS
  • CONTACT
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • SHOP
    • NEWSLETTER
    • DINNER PLANS
    • CONTACT
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home

    Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    March 30, 2021 By Rene 2 Comments

    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing!

    Jump to Recipe
    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish

    It's no secret I love a good pasta salad. From my Southwest Pasta Salad to my Vegan BLT Pasta Salad, I feel like there are unlimited options when it comes to making a tasty vegan pasta salad. And this one is now at the top of my list. Like I could say no to anything with buffalo sauce in it!

    How to make the buffalo dressing

    The buffalo dressing I used in this recipe is basically a vegan buffalo ranch. It is a super simple combo of vegan mayo, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper.

    Add everything to a bowl and give it a good whisk. This dressing is tangy, creamy and a tiny bit spicy. It is the perfect combo!

    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish

    How to make Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    Once the dressing is made, it is time to cook the pasta and prep the veggies. Cook the pasta until al dente, drain it and give it a rinse with cold water.

    Next, add some olive oil to a pan and brown the vegan chicken with a pinch of pepper. It should only take a couple of minutes per side. Remove from the heat and set aside.

    To assemble, add everything (except the dressing) to a large bowl and toss to combine. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish
    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish

    How to serve Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    When you are ready to serve, add the dressing to the pasta and give everything a good toss.

    I like to top everything off with a little more pepper and some more chopped cilantro. This isn't an overly dressed salad - just the perfect amount to get some creamy sauce in each bite.

    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    • Creamy Buffalo Orzo Mac and Cheese
    • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Quesadillas
    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish
    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish
    Print Pin
    5 from 8 votes

    Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing!
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword buffalo, pasta, pasta salad, salad
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Resting Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 8
    Calories 316kcal

    Ingredients

    FOR THE BUFFALO DRESSING

    • ⅔ cup vegan mayo
    • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    FOR THE SALAD

    • 12 oz pasta shells dry
    • olive oil
    • 6 oz vegan chicken
    • pepper
    • 1 large carrot shredded
    • 2 stalks celery diced
    • ½ red onion thinly sliced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
    • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped

    Instructions

    • Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and place in the fridge.
    • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
    • Meanwhile prep the veggies and cook the vegan chicken. Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the vegan chicken and a pinch of pepper. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    • To assemble, add the pasta, vegan chicken, carrot, celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley & cilantro to a large bowl. Toss to combine, cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    • When you are ready to serve, add the dressing to the pasta and toss to combine. Top with more cilantro and pepper.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 1mg

    This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase I will receive a small percentage of the sale. Please know I would never link a product unless I have personally used it and loved it!

    If you make any of these recipes be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and  @thissavoryvegan!

    This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect cold side dish. Crunchy veggies, charred vegan chicken and a zesty buffalo dressing | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpastasalad #vegansidedish
    « Udon Noodles with Black Pepper Tofu
    Weekly Vegan Dinner Plan #139 »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Eriel

      August 27, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Do you have a vegan chicken you like best or recommend? Can't wait to try this. Thanks for the great recipes!

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 28, 2022 at 7:54 am

        Hi Eriel - I used Lightlife, but any non-breaded vegan chicken should work fine. Enjoy!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey, nice to meet you!

    I’m Rene! So-cal native, dog mom and lover of all things spicy. Learn more.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Recipes
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 This Savory Vegan by Rene Barker