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Gluten Free Pasta Salad

Colorful Gluten Free Pasta Salad – Fresh and Flavorful Delight

A vibrant and delicious Gluten Free Pasta Salad that's perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Gluten-Free Pasta Choose rotini, penne, or bow ties.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Add any color.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Use just before serving.
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Firm varieties are best.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Rich base for dressing.
  • 1/4 cup Italian Vinaigrette Adjust to your liking.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Stir in just before serving.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add gluten-free pasta, cooking according to the package directions, but reduce the time by 1-2 minutes to achieve that perfect al dente texture.
  2. Once done, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. While the pasta cools, wash and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small jar, combine olive oil with Italian vinaigrette, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
  5. In the large bowl with the vegetables, add the cooled gluten-free pasta. Pour in about ¾ of the prepared vinaigrette and gently toss everything together.
  6. Once mixed, taste the pasta salad and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
  7. Cover the combined salad and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  8. Just before serving, give the gluten-free pasta salad another gentle toss, add more vinaigrette if needed, and stir in fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best texture and freshness, add delicate ingredients just before serving.

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