Parisian Vinaigrette Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Parisian Vinaigrette Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup spiral shaped pasta; 8 ounces French style green beans; 8 ounces sliced carrots; 8 ounces chickpeas; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon chopped raw almonds; ½ teaspoon dried parsley (for dressing); ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (for dressing); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing) or ¼ cup safflower oil (for dressing); 2 tablespoons wine vinegar (for dressing); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for dressing); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (for dressing); 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes (for dressing); 1 teaspoon sugar (for dressing); ½ teaspoon crushed garlic (for dressing) or ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for dressing); ¼ teaspoon paprika (for dressing); ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard (for dressing); 1 pinch salt (for dressing)

Servings: persons

1 cup spiral shaped pasta
8 ounces French style green beans
8 ounces sliced carrots
8 ounces chickpeas
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped raw almonds
½ teaspoon dried parsley (for dressing)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (for dressing)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing) or ¼ cup safflower oil (for dressing)
2 tablespoons wine vinegar (for dressing)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for dressing)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (for dressing)
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes (for dressing)
1 teaspoon sugar (for dressing)
½ teaspoon crushed garlic (for dressing) or ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for dressing)
¼ teaspoon paprika (for dressing)
⅛ teaspoon dry mustard (for dressing)
1 pinch salt (for dressing)

1
Cook pasta according to the directions on the box, then drain, cold water rinse, and set aside in a medium or large bowl.
2
Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small or medium bowl.
3
Stir it with a wire whisk until well blended.
4
Open, drain, and cold water rinse the cans of green beans, carrots and chickpeas.
5
Add them to the pasta along with the chopped pecans and raw almonds.
6
Stir the mixture gently but well.
7
Add the dressing to the pasta-mixture and also stir gently but well.
8
Serve at once or put the bowl in the refrigerator to chill if not serving immediately.
9
(This dish can also be warmed for one to two minutes in the microwave.)
10
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup spiral shaped pasta, 8 ounces French style green beans, 8 ounces sliced carrots, 8 ounces chickpeas, and more.

Yes, Parisian Vinaigrette Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Parisian Vinaigrette Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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