Comforting Pasta Salad Gluten Free
Brighten up your table with this Comforting Gluten-Free Pasta Salad, a vibrant and nourishing dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red bell peppers, and briny black olives, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. The optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy twist, while fresh parsley infuses a touch of herbal freshness. The zesty homemade dressing—made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey or maple syrup—ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, this gluten-free pasta salad is a fuss-free crowd-pleaser that's as healthy as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Gluten-free pasta
- 1 cup Mini cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and slice the black olives.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and chopped parsley.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your comforting gluten-free pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 668 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
