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chickpea rotini pasta with tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, arugula, bell pepper and diced avocado.

Rainbow Pasta Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing (vegan, gluten free, grain free)

Justine Colbert
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved sub vine ripen tomatoes-chopped
  • 2 cups cucumbers, diced
  • 1 cup orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 mango, diced
  • 1 handful arugula

Creamy Italian Dressing

  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tbsp filtered water
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, rinse with water (if needed) drain and allow to cool.
  • In a small bowl mix all dressing ingredients together until smooth and set aside.
  • In a large combine all the pasta salad ingredients and top with the dressing.
  • Mix until well combined and enjoy!
Keyword creamy vegan dressing, gluten free, pasta salad, rainbow pasta salad, vegan, vegan salad