How to Make Gluten Free Pasta Salad That Actually Tastes Fabulous
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How to Make Gluten Free Pasta Salad That Actually Tastes Fabulous
Description
"How to Make Gluten Free Pasta Salad That Actually Tastes Fabulous" features gluten free pasta cooked until tender then rinsed and cooled before combining with an array of fresh vegetables and flavorful ingredients. Minced red onion, sliced olives, radishes, chopped bell peppers, carrot slices, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber provide a bright and crunchy base. Toasted pine nuts contribute a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch, while crumbled feta or blue cheese introduces creamy and salty notes.
The dressing is a straightforward vinaigrette made by shaking together extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice. Tossing the salad ingredients with this dressing brings a balanced tang, slight sweetness, and gentle acidity that complements the vegetables and cheese without overpowering them.
This pasta salad is particularly suited for gluten free diners, combining wholesome plant-based ingredients and a variety of textures. It makes a refreshing side dish or light main that benefits from being prepared in advance so flavors meld. Adjusting the dressing to taste allows customization of the flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces gluten free pasta
1/4 cup each:
- red onion minced
- olive black and/or green, sliced, stuffed
- radish sliced or cut in small wedges
- pine nuts toasted
- 1/3 cup each:
- bell peppers chopped
- carrot sliced, rainbow variety
- chickpeas
- cherry tomato halved
- cucumber diced, Persian
- 1/3 cup feta cheese blue, or other cheese, crumbled
dressing (shake together and taste to adjust any of the ingredients)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp champagne vinegar or your favorite
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- lemon juice fresh, squeeze of
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in plenty of well salted water until completely tender. Taste often toward the end of cooking.
- Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water until it is cool, then drain again to remove any excess water. Put into a large serving bowl and toss with some of the dressing to moisten.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and toss gently to combine. Add dressing to taste, and garnish with crumbled cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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