This vegan mushroom spinach pasta salad is healthy, light, and super flavorful. I love that it comes together very quickly and can be enjoyed as a meal any time of the day. Full of fresh veggies and simple to make, this is one of my go-to easy vegan pasta salad recipes, especially for potlucks and gatherings. This recipe requires minimal chopping and is a one-pot dish. Whenever I make this pasta recipe, I always add edamame, spinach, and mushrooms. Not just fit for a crowd, this vegetarian pasta salad is also great for weekly meal prep too! Plus, it can be put together even at the last minute! It tastes so good that it can beat a restaurant pasta any time! Now isn’t this vegan mushroom spinach pasta salad recipe a keeper? Use any variety. While choosing the right healthy pasta, pick the one that is certified vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and low on the glycemic index. Non-flour-dried pasta made from quinoa, chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, or black beans has more protein and fiber in them than regular pasta. Cooking oil - For pasta recipes, I prefer to use good quality Olive oil or Avocado oil. They both contain equal amounts of saturated fat. However, avocado oil is more valuable and expensive plus it’s slightly higher in polyunsaturated fat in comparison to olive oil. Garlic - My recipes are incomplete without garlic! It adds so much flavor. Freshly minced garlic is preferred. It gives the dish a nice aroma. Vegetables - You can add as many or limit to just one or two veggies here. I like to make it with mushrooms, baby spinach, and frozen edamame (Shelled Soybeans). You can use different mushrooms like shiitake, portobello, or cremini to alter the taste. Mushrooms give this pasta a meaty taste. Fresh spinach or frozen spinach can be used. Herbs and nuts - I love parsley and oregano, but you can use thyme, rosemary, basil, etc. Can use fresh or dried herbs. Toasted pine nuts give it a crunchy nutty flavor. Seasonings - Crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and lemon juice are added to get the best flavor! Vegan Parmesan - pasta is incomplete without Parmesan! Thankfully, vegan Parmesan is now easily available in all leading grocery stores.
It can also be served cold. This vegan edamame pasta salad recipe works great for potlucks, get-togethers, and parties. This pasta can also be packed in lunchboxes. Serve this Mushroom Spinach Pasta Salad with Garlic Bread, Kale Salad, Avocado slices, Grilled Brussels Sprouts, Cucumber Salad, hot Soup, or Cold Cucumber Soup.
Nutritional yeast Fresh herbs Hemp seeds Vegan Parmesan Toasted pine nuts or seeds Garlic olive oil Hot chili oil Lemon juice
Edamame can be swapped with green peas or skipped. This recipe is 100% customizable. Feel free to add or omit any veggies in this meatless pasta recipe. To make this pasta salad creamier or saucy, add any vegan cream, milk, or white wine. In order to make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta variety.
