Soy-Free Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad

Bursting with colorful, fresh vegetables and tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, this Soy-Free Vibrant Vegetable Pasta Salad is a wholesome, gluten-free dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, shredded carrots, and briny black olives, this pasta salad delivers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. A bright, tangy dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and garlic ties everything together while remaining completely soy-free. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for barbecues, or a vibrant addition to potlucks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an easy, crowd-pleasing option that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free and allergy-friendly recipes without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Gluten-free pasta (e.g., spirals or penne)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell peppers, shred the carrot, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, shredded carrots, black olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently until well coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You may add more salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.

Step 7

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your vibrant, soy-free vegetable pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1240.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1227.0

Total Fat 81.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2345.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.8g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284.1mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2119.6mg	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: 56.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 37.6%