Dairy-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad
Beat the summer heat with this Dairy-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad, a vibrant and wholesome dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for anyone seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option, this recipe combines al dente gluten-free pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, and tangy red onion. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic, this salad bursts with bold, herbaceous flavors thanks to fresh basil leaves. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for meal prep, picnics, or light lunches, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is a refreshing way to enjoy healthy, plant-based meals. Refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld, and serve it chilled for a crisp and satisfying dish that's sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten-free pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten-free pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, typically 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh basil leaves.
Step 3
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly. This stops the cooking process and prepares it for a cold salad.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, red onion, and basil leaves.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
For best results, refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 9
Enjoy your Dairy-Free Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad as a delightful side dish or a light main course!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1185.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1489.2 |
| Total Fat 84.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2240.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 167.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.2g | |
| Protein 18.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1358.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories