Gluten Free Pasta Salad
This vibrant gluten free pasta salad blends tender rice pasta, grilled chicken, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette for a refreshing, protein-packed dish that’s easy to make and naturally gluten free. Perfect for summer lunches, meal prep, or potlucks. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s your new go-to healthy bowl!👉 Try this gluten free pasta salad today and enjoy a light, satisfying meal packed with bold flavors and clean ingredients!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 12 oz gluten free pasta brown rice or corn-based
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 large cucumber or 3 mini cucumbers, diced
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
- 2 grilled chicken breasts chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese optional
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil. Add gluten free pasta and cook 1 minute beyond the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately.
- Prep Veggies & Protein: While pasta cooks, dice red onions, cucumber, halve the tomatoes, chop parsley, slice pepperoncini, and grill (or dice pre-cooked) chicken breasts.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, vegetables, chicken, and feta into a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently until fully coated.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss again and garnish with more parsley or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Total Fat | 17g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 45mg |
| Sodium | 370mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugars | 3g |
| Protein | 20g |
| Gluten | 0g |