Super easy Gluten Free Pasta Salad starts with the best pasta, salami, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta cheese and tossed with a simple homemade zesty dressing.
Cook pasta according to package instructions in generously salted water. Rinse in cool water and toss with oil to avoid sticking. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small mason jar and shake to mix well.
Toss all ingredients together with the dressing. Reserve some chiffonade basil to garnish on top.
Notes
Tips on cooking gluten free pasta:
Cook gluten free pasta in a large pot and allow plenty water for pasta to expand
Generously salt the pasta water - use at least a tablespoon of good quality salt to cook gluten free pasta
Add a glug of extra virgin olive oil to the pasta water to avoid pasta sticking together
Cook gluten free pasta al dente (there should be a slight bite to it) - set a timer for 2 minutes shy of the time called for on the package instructions
Strain the pasta, rinse and immediately toss with extra virgin olive oil
Healthy Pasta Salad variations & substitutions:
Low Carb & Keto Pasta Salad: use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of gluten-free pasta, reduce tomatoes to 1 cup, and add a diced avocado to increase the fat content.How to Cook Spaghetti Squash for Longest Strands
Paleo & Whole30 Pasta Salad: as in low-carb and keto pasta salad, use zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of the pasta, skip the feta to make it dairy free, and be sure that the salami, olives and artichoke hearts are free from additives or sugars.
GAPS or SCD Pasta Salad: sub zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for pasta and use grilled chicken in place of salami.
Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Please note: nutritional information will vary on type of pasta used.
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