Vegan Feta & Chickpea Pasta Salad

We are going to be making this Vegan Feta & Chickpea Pasta Salad all spring/summer long at my house. It is so easy to make, has the best flavors and is a crowd pleaser! This is the perfect dairy-free pasta salad to make for your next party or picnic!

here’s what you need

ingredients

• pasta shells – or sub another short pasta
• chickpeas
• sun-dried tomatoes
• red onion
• vegan feta – I used Follow Your Heart
• garlic
• parsley
• fresh mint
• oil – I used avocado oil
• apple cider vinegar
• lemon juice
• dijon mustard
• salt & pepper

equipment

You just need a pot to cook the pasta and a large mixing bowl!

steps

step 1: cook the pasta & make the dressing

Start by boiling a pot of water and cooking the pasta according to the package instructions – the amount of time will just depend on what pasta you use. I used shells, but any short pasta will work!

The dressing is a simple combo of oil, vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt & pepper. Just add everything to a bowl and whisk!

step 2: assemble & serve

The rest of the recipe is just chopping a few veggies and assembling.

So, once everything is ready, add it all to a large mixing bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix until everything is combined.

Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. You can serve this right away or let it chill in the fridge!

tips & tricks

This is meant to have a tangy dressing. If you prefer less tang, start off by adding less vinegar & lemon juice to the dressing – you can always add more later.

If you have the time to let it chill, that would be my recommendation, but it also tastes really great at room temp.