Gluten-Free Nudelsalat (German Pasta Salad)

Bright, fresh, and perfect for picnics or potlucks, this Gluten-Free Nudelsalat (German Pasta Salad) is a delicious twist on a classic dish. Featuring tender gluten-free spirali pasta tossed with crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. A zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together, while fresh parsley and chives add a fragrant, herby finish. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for those following a gluten-free lifestyle or anyone craving a crowd-pleasing side. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing treat, and enjoy a taste of Germany in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g gluten-free spirali pasta
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp chives
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gluten-free spirali pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, deseed and dice the red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

Chop the parsley and chives finely. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and chives.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(926.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1433.2

Total Fat 47.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1335.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126.0mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1269.8mg	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: 30.3%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 63.2%