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Gluten-free Italian Pasta Salad: The Best 20-Minute Recipe

A bowl of colorful Gluten-free Italian Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables
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An easy, crowd-pleasing gluten-free Italian pasta salad packed with crisp veggies, savory deli meats, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer dinners, parties, and meal prep since it stays fresh for days.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces gluten-free pasta (such as Banza), cooked and cooled
  • 2 large roma tomatoes, finely diced (about 1 cup), or 6 oz cherry/grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped (about 1 1/2–2 cups)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 0.5 ounces fresh basil, finely chopped (8–10 leaves)
  • 2.25 ounces sliced black olives
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped or thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup jarred sliced peperoncini, chopped
  • 1/2 pound pepperoni, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound deli ham, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup or more Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

2. While the pasta cooks, finely chop the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, basil, red onion, and peperoncini. Add all chopped vegetables, olives, pepperoni, and ham to a large mixing bowl.

3. If making homemade Italian dressing, prepare it while the pasta cooks.

4. Drain the pasta and rinse if needed for gluten-free varieties. Allow it to cool completely.

5. Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with the other ingredients. Pour in the Italian dressing and stir until everything is evenly coated.

6. Taste and add additional dressing if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve for best flavor.

Notes

For substitutions, use any combination of deli meats such as salami, prosciutto, ham, or pepperoni totaling 1 pound.

For a vegan version, omit the deli meat and substitute with two cans of rinsed and drained chickpeas or your favorite beans.

This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, making it perfect for meal prep.

Nutrition values are based on chickpea-based gluten-free pasta.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/gluten-free-italian-pasta-salad/