Asian Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The most delicious Asian Pasta Salad recipe that's gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly! This super easy and flavor-packed cold pasta salad is loaded with bright and crisp fresh veggies and tossed with an amazing soy-free dressing that's the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, spicy, and umami! Perfect for a potluck or side dish to feed a crowd!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 8 Minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 Servings 1x
- Category: Side, Main
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Gluten-Free Rotini Pasta
- 1 Cup Chopped Broccoli Florets
- 1 Cup Matchstick Carrots
- 1 Cup Sliced Snow Peas
- 1 Cup Shredded Red Cabbage
- 1 Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Cup Mandarin Slices (drained)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Scallions
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Aminos
- 1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
- 2 TB Sesame Oil* (plain or toasted)
- 1 TB Light Brown Sugar Sweetener (or preferred light brown sugar)
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 Tsp to 1 Tsp Chili Paste (optional, to taste)
- 2 TB Sesame Seeds* (plain or toasted)
Instructions
- Boil the gluten-free pasta according to package directions, just to al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, chop, slice, and drain the veggies and mandarins as needed.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process before adding them to the chopped veggies in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients to combine before pouring over the pasta salad.
- Add sesame seeds if desired and toss everything together to combine.
- Let the pasta salad marinate and chill in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes (preferably overnight), before serving.
- Enjoy chilled, at room temperature.
Notes
- Make the recipe sesame-free by using an allergy-safe oil like canola or sunflower. Leave out the sesame seeds as well.
- Feel free to swap in or leave out any veggies you want or have access to.
- You can store leftover pasta salad in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
Keywords: Asian Pasta Salad, Asian Noodle Salad, Cold Asian Pasta Salad, Vegan Asian Pasta Salad, Gluten-Free Asian Pasta Salad