Gluten-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Gluten-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad, designed for effortless preparation and packed with vibrant, wholesome flavors. This light yet satisfying dish combines al dente gluten-free pasta with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, tangy red onion, and briny black olives. Fresh basil adds a fragrant touch, while the optional crumbled feta provides a creamy, savory twist. The zesty lemon-Dijon dressing ties it all together, offering a tangy, herbaceous finish that’s utterly irresistible. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or simply seeking a quick, healthy option, this gluten-free pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing weekday lunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, serve it chilled to let the flavors harmonize beautifully, making every bite pure perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Gluten-free pasta
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 1 whole Red bell pepper
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 100 grams Feta cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the black olives. If using feta cheese, crumble it into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese if using.
Chop the basil leaves and add them to the pasta salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 4136 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 681 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*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.
