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Vegan German Potato Pasta Salad

This easy plant-based German potato salad has the most delicious "bacon" and the best addition, pasta!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 12
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Lauren Boehme

Ingredients

Vegan Bacon

  • 1 Cup Dried soy curls, I used Butler's
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy sauce or Tamari for GF option
  • 1 Tablespoon Liquid smoke
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika

For The Salad

  • 1 1/2 Pounds Red potatoes, small cubes
  • 8 Ounces Pasta, gluten-free or regular
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive oil + more as needed, divided
  • 1/3 Cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Pinch of Black pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Start by soaking the soy curls according to package directions. Drain, then squeeze as much liquid out of them as you can with your hands.
  • Chop the soy curls into small pieces, then put them in a dry bowl. Pour the soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup and paprika over the soy curls. Toss to coat and let them sit while you prep the rest.
  • Cook the pasta according to cooking directions. Drain when al dente.
  • Add the diced potatoes to a pot of cold water. Add a few pinches of salt to the water. Bring the pot to a boil, then boil the potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are tender. Drain.
  • Now, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium high in a large non-stick skillet.
  • Add the soy curls with all the liquid to the skillet. Sauté, reducing heat as needed until the soy curls are brown and firm. About 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove the soy curls from the skillet and put into a bowl, set aside.
  • Now, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet. Then pour in the apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine everything and heat on medium low.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a minute, then add the potatoes, pasta, soy curls and parsley to the skillet. Then toss to combine everything.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more of anything that you need.
  • Serve immediately, warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg