A refreshing spin on the classic pasta salad with a variety of textures: crisp cucumbers, creamy vegan mayo, the bite of Dijon mustard, and the added heartiness of chickpeas. This salad makes a perfect side dish or light main course.
Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until it reaches your desired doneness, then drain and set it aside to cool.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vegan mayo, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, white wine vinegar and dijon mustard until completely combined.
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Into the same bowl, add the cooled pasta, thinly sliced cucumber, sliced onion, and rinsed chickpeas.
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Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are thoroughly coated in the dressing.
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Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour before serving to let the flavors meld together. Then serve and enjoy!