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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Dairy-Free

    Gluten-Free Ranch Pasta Salad (Dairy-Free)

    Published: Jun 27, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This Gluten-Free Ranch Pasta Salad is made with a creamy vegan dressing and fresh broccoli, peppers, and mushrooms! A perfect vegetarian side dish. 

    creamy pasta salad in white bowlCool, creamy pasta salad is a must for summer.

    Eaten as a side dish or a vegetarian main, this Ranch pasta salad keeps the oven off and the ingredients fresh.

    gluten-free ranch pasta salad

    Pasta Salad Ingredients

    Using your favorite gluten-free pasta, some fresh veggies, and an easy vegan Ranch dressing, gluten-free pasta salad will be yours! Here are the major ingredients you will need:

    • Gluten-free pasta
    • Dairy-free Greek yogurt
    • Coconut milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
    • Lemon juice
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Broccoli
    • Red pepper
    • Red onion
    • Mushrooms
    • Dried chives, parsley, and dill
    • Onion powder and garlic powder

    pasta with vegetables in white bowl

    How to Make Pasta Salad

    Ready for some summer pasta salad? Here are the steps!

    1. Make a batch of Vegan Ranch.
    2. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill.
    3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    4. Cook pasta according to package directions.
    5. Drain and allow to cool.
    6. Prep your vegetables.
    7. Combine pasta and vegetables in a large bowl.
    8. Pour Vegan Ranch over mixture and stir to combine.
    9. Serve immediately.

    Can I make this ahead of time? This homemade pasta salad is best when first made. To prep ahead, you can prepare the Vegan Ranch and chop the vegetables.

    Before ready to serve, cook the pasta and allow to cool. Then, combine all ingredients.

    pasta salad with broccoli

    Perfect for cookouts, bbq's, and picnics, this vegan pasta salad would go great with these salmon burgers or with these air fryer turkey burgers!

    More Gluten-Free Salad Recipes

    Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

    Millet Tabbouleh Salad

    Kiwi Avocado and Tomato Salad

    Chickpea Artichoke Salad Tartines

    Lentil and Carrot Salad Tartines

    gluten-free ranch pasta salad in white bowl

    Gluten-Free Ranch Pasta Salad

    This Gluten-Free Ranch Pasta Salad is made with a creamy vegan dressing and fresh broccoli, peppers, and mushrooms! A perfect dairy-free and vegetarian side dish. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 288kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • 8 ounces gluten-free pasta fusilli or macaroni
    • 2 cups broccoli florets stems removed
    • ¾ cup red pepper chopped (1 pepper)
    • 2 cups sliced mushrooms baby bella or white
    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Make a batch of Vegan Ranch. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
    • Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool.
    • While the pasta is cooking and cooling, prep your vegetables.
    • When ready to assemble, place pasta in a large bowl and toss with vegetables. Pour in the Ranch dressing and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    This homemade pasta salad is best when first made. To prep ahead, you can prepare the Vegan Ranch and chop the vegetables.
    Before ready to serve, cook the pasta and allow to cool. Then, combine all ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1158IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ali

      October 18, 2021 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good pasta salad. Thank you for this yummy recipe. My husband can't have dairy so this is perfect.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 20, 2021 at 1:58 pm

        Yayy!

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    2. Rahul

      July 19, 2021 at 11:05 am

      Wow, this is amazing food recipe. I definitely gonna try this recipe this saturday

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