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    No Mayo Pasta Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)

    February 21, 2023 by christina.klapper 3 Comments

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    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

    This is a photo of all the ingredients in the no mayo pasta salad. It is a photo of the cooked pasta in a large wooden bowl with cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon and garlic in bowls surrounding the wooden bowl.

    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

    1. Add your cooked pasta and vegetables into a large salad bowl. Then season with the salt and pepper.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.

    Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.

    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

    Do I have to meal prep this meal?

    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.

    Is this recipe dairy-free?

    Yes, the pasta salad is dairy-free. I chose to serve it with a babybel which is not dairy-free.

    Is this recipe vegan or vegetarian?

    Yes, this recipe is vegan and vegetarian!

    Vegan

    Looking for some more vegan recipes? Try these:

    • Easy Slow Cooker Bison Chili
    • Easy Vegan Fall Salad
    • Fall Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
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    This is a photo of the no mayo pasta salad meal prep in a bento box glass 2 compartment container with pistachios in a silicone tin muffin liner and baby bel cheese for more protein

    No Mayo Pasta Salad Meal Prep

    This No mayo pasta salad is absolutely delicious. I specifically created it for a quick and easy meal prep, but it can be enjoyed for dinner or as an appetizer too!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Kids Lunch Box, Lunch, Meal Prep, Meal Prep Friendly Recipe, Toddler Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 331 kcal

    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
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    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.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Easy Lunch, Easy Meal prep, Full Time Mom, Healthy lunch, Healthy lunch for busy moms, Healthy Meal Prep, kid friendly, meal prep, No Mayo Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Meal Prep, Toddler friendly
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    Comments

    1. Kala says

      February 22, 2023 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect meal prep for the week!

      Reply
    2. Daniela says

      April 23, 2024 at 2:48 am

      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?

      Reply
      • christina.klapper says

        April 23, 2024 at 3:13 am

        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.

        Reply

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