Best Gluten Free Pasta Salad

gluten free pasta salad with a large spoon in a white ceramic bowl

This easy gluten free pasta salad is made with a wide range of vegetables, gluten free pasta, and a delicious and creamy dressing. It is gluten free, healthy, and can be modified to be dairy free and vegan as well.

*To make vegan, omit the cheeses and use a vegan mayonnaise!*

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Gluten Free Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 453kcal

Author Matt Fay

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

1 pound gluten free pasta cooked until al-dente
½ cup dill pickles finely chopped
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 bell pepper finely chopped
½ cup green olives finely chopped
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese lightly packed
8 ounces fresh Mozzarella pearls see notes
3 tablespoons banana peppers finely chopped
3 Persian cucumbers finely diced
¼ cup green onions finely chopped
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Dressing

½ cup homemade paleo mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Bring water to a rolling boil, and cook pasta according to the box instructions for al dente.
After draining the pasta completely, rinse pasta with cold water.
Add pasta to a large mixing bowl and stir in the add-ins.
In a small bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients and stir until fully combined.
Add the dressing to pasta and stir until fully coated.
Taste for additional dressing if you'd like. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy.
Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Gluten free pastas: My favorite gluten free pasta brands are: Jovial, DelAllo, Tinkyada & Trader Joe's.
Mozzarella pearls: I love the BelGioioso fresh mozzarella cheese pearls.

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