How To Make Gluten-Free Pasta Salad (Best Recipe)

Name: How To Make Gluten-Free Pasta Salad (Best Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounce gluten-free rotini or penne pasta (Barilla brand preferred); 15 ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 12 ounce marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped); 8 ounce fresh mozzarella (cubed in ½" pieces); 1 cup thick cut salami or summer sausage (chopped in bite-sized pieces); ½ cup black or Kalamata olives (halved); 1 pint grape tomatoes; ½ small red onion (halved and thinly sliced); 8 Italian sun dried tomatoes in oil (chopped); ½ cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped); ¼ cup Italian sun dried tomatoes in oil (drained from jar); ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

Learn how to make the best gluten-free pasta salad with this easy and flavorful recipe! With these expert tips you will learn how to prevent mushy gluten-free pasta, the ideal way to store and serve, along with a richly flavorful recipe for Italian pasta salad with parmesan dressing and delicious add-ins, like tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, salami, and mozzarella. This unique and flavorful cold pasta salad is guaranteed to be devoured quickly at BBQs and potlucks!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories358.5 kcal (18%)

Total Fat18.8 g (27%)

Carbs34.4 g (13%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein13.6 g (27%)

Sodium691.1 mg (35%)

Fiber4.1 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and leave water unsalted. Boil pasta to just al dente, according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, salami, olives, tomatoes, onion, sun dried tomatoes, and parsley. Set aside.

Step 3

In a pint-sized jar add all dressing ingredients. Shake vigorously to combine.

Step 4

Pour dressing over pasta salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to let flavors marinate. Set out 30-45 minutes before serving to take chill off and soften pasta.

Step 5

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