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!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 7

Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your comforting gluten-free pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1241.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1798.9

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3617.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 36.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 887.3mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1809.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 38.9%