This no mayo pasta salad is absolutely delicious. I specifically created it for a quick and easy meal prep, but you can enjoy it for dinner or as an appetizer too! This is also a great option for kids and toddlers as well! It's packed in vegetables which include many beneficial nutrients and fiber, a high protein pasta that will provide fullness and some beans for additional plant based protein.
Reasons why you will love this pasta salad:
- It's balanced
- It's extremely easy to make
- It's easily stored
- It's great for kids and toddlers
- It's great for meal prep
- It will keep you full
If you are looking for some more easy vegan meal prep ideas for adults, you will love my vegan mediterranean meal prep.
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Ingredients
For the pasta:
- High Protein Fusilini Pasta
- English Cucumber
- Roma Tomatoes
- Red Onions
- Parsley
- Tricolored Beans
For the Dressing:
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic
- Salt
- Black Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Add your cooked pasta and vegetables into a large salad bowl. Then season with the salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl or container, add all of your dressing ingredients. Mix or whisk well and then add to the salad. Toss until the dressing, pasta and vegetables are combined well.
- Serve immediately or you can meal prep the pasta by dividing the pasta into four servings in an air tight container with some baby bel cheese and pistachios for some added protein and healthy fats.
Substitutions
- Pasta - I used Brami pasta which is high in protein and fiber and truly tasted like regular pasta but you can really use whichever pasta you prefer! You can also change up the shapes of the pasta too. Rotini, penne, farfale, and rigatoni would be great.
- Tricolored Beans- If you can't find these, pick your favorite beans and use that!
- Gluten-free- Choose a gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
This recipe is already dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian.
Variations
This recipe is already kid and toddler friendly.
Equipment
All you need to make this no mayo pasta salad meal prep is a large bowl and a small bowl or container.
If you are meal prepping this, you will also want some two compartment glass bento boxes.
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Storage
You can store this pasta salad in the fridge in an air tight container or bento box for up to 7 days.
Top tip
Try to keep the pasta salad separate from the other items you are serving it with to prevent sogginess. Two compartment bento boxes really assist with this!
FAQ
No, although I created this recipe for meal prep. This can be a really great, healthy and delicious lunch idea your whole family will enjoy.
Yes, the pasta salad is dairy-free. I chose to serve it with a babybel which is not dairy-free.
Yes, this recipe is vegan and vegetarian!
Vegan
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No Mayo Pasta Salad Meal Prep
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Small container and bowl
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 1 Package of High Protein Fusilini Pasta
- ½ Large English Cucumber Sliced
- 2 Roma Tomatoes Diced
- ½ Red Onion Diced
- 1 Bunch of Parsley Chopped
- 1 Can of Tricolored Beans Rinsed and Drained
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
For the Dressing:
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- ½ Lemon Juiced
- 1 Garlic Pressed
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add your cooked pasta and vegetables into a large salad bowl. Then season with the salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl or container, add all of your dressing ingredients. Mix or whisk well and then add to the salad. Toss until the dressing, pasta and vegetables are well combined.
- Serve immediately or you can meal prep the pasta by dividing the pasta into four servings in an air tight container with some baby bel cheese and pistachios for some added protein and healthy fats.
Kala says
Perfect meal prep for the week!
Daniela says
I can't wait to try this healthier version of a pasta salad for summer camp! We are a nut aware camp, so what can I substitute the pistachios for?
christina.klapper says
Daniela,
I can't wait for you to try this pasta salad! You can replace the pistachios with sunflower seeds or you can skip all together! You can also add in a meat stick such as chomps for some additional protein.