This recipe makes a gluten free pasta salad using red lentil pasta which is pasta made from red lentil flour instead of wheat flour. This salad is perfect if you're looking for a gluten free side salad to serve with your main dish.
This gluten free pasta salad is light, delicious and includes cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions which are all low in calories.
Make this gluten free lentil pasta recipe to enjoy for lunch or dinner as a side salad. It can be served with any main dish, although it goes particularly well with chicken or fish.
Red lentil pasta is a good substitute for wheat pasta as it very high in protein and fibre. The protein will help to keep you full for longer and the and the fibre is excellent for gut health. The vegetables in this recipe will contribute to your 5 a day and provide you with a range of vitamins and minerals that are good for health.
Ingredients for Red Lentil Gluten Free Pasta Salad
For the full list of ingredients and measurements, scroll to the recipe card below.
- Red lentil pasta - pasta made with lentils instead of wheat. Perfect for those following a gluten free diet.
- Salad - includes cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- Mayonnaise - I use light mayonnaise to reduce calories but you can use full fat if you prefer.
- Herbs and seasonings - use chives, salt and black pepper to add flavour.
How to Make Red Lentil Gluten Free Pasta Salad
Boil the pasta
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil then add the pasta. Cook for the time on the packaging which is normally around 10 minutes.
Drain the pasta
Using a colander, drain the pasta then transfer to a cold bowl to cool for 30 minutes.
Refrigerate the pasta
Place the bowl of pasta in the fridge to completely cool.
Prepare the salad ingredients
Cut the cucumbers, halve the tomatoes and slice the red onions then add them to the cooled pasta.
Add in the remaining ingredients
Stir in the mayonnaise, chives, salt and black pepper then refrigerate for 20 minutes or until ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- If you are following a gluten free diet then ensure the red lentil pasta is made from 100% red lentil flour. Check that the food label says ‘gluten free’ as there are some pastas that are labelled as red lentil pasta but also contain wheat.
- The salt content in the nutritional information is based on you not adding salt.
- If you follow a vegan diet, you can purchase vegan mayonnaise.
Storage
Store this gluten free pasta salad in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 348kcal | Fat: 10.0g | Saturates: 1.2g | Carbs: 42.3g | Sugar: 6.3g | Fibre: 7.2g | Protein: 20.0g | Salt: 0.6g.
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Ingredients
- 140g red lentil pasta (dry weight)
- 100g cucumber
- 140g cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 60g light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and boil for around 10 minutes or according to the instructions on the pasta’s label.
- Drain the pasta using a colander and transfer to a cold bowl to cool. Leave the pasta to cool for 30 minutes then transfer to the fridge to completely cool.
- Slice the cucumbers then cut each slice into quarters then halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onions. Transfer to the cooled pasta and stir with a large spoon.
- Add the mayonnaise, chives, salt, black pepper and stir. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until needed then serve.
J.white says
Nice salad