Vegan Crack Pasta Salad – FadedMix

Ingredients

• 8 oz elbow pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
• 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
• Optional: 1/4 cup vegan bacon bits for extra flavor