Creamy Crudite Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 8-ounce package gluten-free rotini or fusilli pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 ½ cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 radishes, diced

For the Creamy Vegan Ranch

  • 1 cup of raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dried dill
  • 3 tsp onion granules
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Make dressing, combining all Creamy Vegan Ranch ingredients in a high-speed blender and blending until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the pasta and veggies.
  3. Pour the Creamy Vegan Ranch over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine. Taste for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in air-tight container until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

xo

Vicki