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Avocado Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Avocado Ranch Pasta Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

Enjoy a refreshing Avocado Ranch Pasta Salad featuring creamy avocados, zesty ranch dressing, and crunchy chickpeas, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz short-cut pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce or any leafy greens
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 can Chickpeas roasted
  • ¼ cup Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 medium Avocado diced just before serving
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Vegan Mayo high-quality
  • 2 tablespoon Tahini or unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dill fresh or dried
  • to taste Spices (Cumin, Salt, Pepper)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pasta Pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (around 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  3. Combine vegan mayo, tahini, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and spices in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready.
  4. In a mixing bowl, add cooled pasta, ranch dressing, chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Chill the salad for about 45 minutes if possible. Before serving, gently fold in the diced avocado and top with roasted chickpeas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use high-quality vegan mayo for the dressing and toss avocado in lemon juice to prevent browning. Roast chickpeas just before serving for maximum crunch.

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