By Megan Edwards,
Last Updated:Perfect for potlucks and picnics, these vegan pasta salad recipes shine as either a side dish or the main event. If you have bad memories of macaroni noodles drenched in a sickly sweet mayonnaise sauce, don’t worry: These easy pasta salads highlight fresh produce and lightened-up dressings. From juicy stone fruits to spicy kimchi, each recipe puts a unique oil-free spin on an American classic. Get ready to dig in!
Not sure what distinguishes a pasta salad from your traditional pasta dish? It’s all about temperature. Pasta salads are almost always served chilled or at room temperature, unlike spaghetti or lasagna which are intended to be eaten hot.
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Vegan Soba Noodle Salad
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Grilled Peach and Blueberry Pasta Salad
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Broccoli Pasta Salad with Red Pepper Pesto
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Potato and Artichoke Heart Pasta Salad
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Confetti Corn and Pasta Bowl
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Kimchi Noodle Salad
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Israeli Couscous and Kale Salad
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Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
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Chilled Peanut Noodles
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Chopped Veggie Salad with Pasta and Creamy Cauliflower Dressing
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Stone Fruit Pasta Salad with Fennel
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Ponzu Noodle Salad
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Rainbow Pasta Salad
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Farmers Market Couscous Salad
![Veggie Potluck Pasta Salad in a white ceramic dish](jpg/summer-shellroni-salad-wordpress96de.jpg)
Veggie Potluck Pasta Salad
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Cauliflower Pasta Salad Lettuce Wraps
![Grilled Summer Squash Pasta Salad on white plates with metal forks on top of white tile](jpg/grilled-summer-squash-pasta-salad-wordpress96de.jpg)
Grilled Summer Squash Pasta Salad
![Cucumber and Glass Noodle Salad in a light pink serving bowl with gold metal tongs](jpg/cold-cucumber-noodle-salad-wordpress96de.jpg)
Cucumber and Glass Noodle Salad
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Orzo Salad with Kale Ribs
![Refreshing Vietnamese Noodle Salad in a white bowl on a green tile background](jpg/vietnamese-noodle-salad-wordpress96de.jpg)
Refreshing Vietnamese Noodle Salad
![Dilly Vegan Macaroni Salad in a blue bowl on a yellow plate against a green tile background](jpg/new-dill96de.jpg)
Dilly Vegan Macaroni Salad
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