A bold and spicy side dish recipe for your next party or tailgate! This healthy Gluten-Free Buffalo Pasta Salad is vegan, top-8 allergy-free, and super quick and easy to whip up! There’s no lack of flavor in this creamy American staple!
This is that time of year where I can share some fun Super Bowl, tailgate, party (Olympics!) recipes to satisfy all your munching needs. I think I’ve only ever watched the Super Bowl, maybe twice, in my life. I’m not a sports person, nor am I a TV/Movie watcher. Combine those and long, drawn out game watching is just not my thing. However, that doesn’t mean I can whip up some mean recipes for the party goers to enjoy.
A flavor iconic to American “game day” eating is…BUFFALO! Buffalo wings, anyone? Or, Buffalo Wild Wings. The namesake sports bar and grill. Well, we’re taking a meatless, heathy approach for our favorite creamy, spicy flavoring. Since pasta is always a delicious option and super easy to whip up before hand to feed a crowd, I think we’re onto something with a BUFFALO pasta salad!
I’ve made this pasta salad now multiple times over the past few months. My brother LOVES Frank’s Red Hot and Buffalo Sauce, so I was making it with him in mind. Call me a sucker for fun gluten-free pasta shapes too and I have to get creative with them! Good ‘ole wagon wheels will never die in the nostalgic childhood fun department! Add a little crunch of celery, creamy coconut milk, and of course, a dash of nooch and there’s an irresistible buffalo pasta salad waiting for you!
Eaten warm or cold, it is delicious! I’m still and forever amazed that Frank’s is vegan and allergy-free. Just when you think there will be some sort of dairy in there, there isn’t (just like Oreo’s). Good thing for us, as we can all enjoy the spicy deliciousness! To some extant. I do love spicy food, but my body doesn’t. Small amounts though…I’ll suffer for!
Serving this up for a crowd is easy. Little bowls or cups with a big hefty scoop of pasta salad and a fork or spoon will be perfect perfect for small bites and appetizers. Of course, once the party is over, you’ll be wanting to whip up another batch to enjoy all throughout the week! Like 10 minutes start to finish, so you won’t be complaining! A healthy, protein-packed, creamy, spicy, gluten-free and vegan buffalo pasta salad? YES, Ma’am!
Gluten-Free Buffalo Pasta Salad
- 1 Box Banza Wagon Wheel Pasta
- ½ Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- ⅓ Cup Frank's Buffalo Sauce
- ⅓ Cup Chopped Scallions
- 2 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 TB Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- ¼ or ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and add back to the pot.
- Now just pour and add in all the rest of the ingredients, mix well to coat and combine.
- Top each serving with additional chopped scallions, if desired. Serve warm or cold.
I’ve actually been dieing to share this recipe with you guys for months now. With the holiday season though, it was all things cookies and sweets! Since I’m NOT all about that hyped-up “detox” and “cleanse” culture we all see in January, you’ll never see green juices and smoothies over here! Healthy pasta salads with a KICK are much more my style! So let the social gatherings and sports culture commence! Whether that be the Super Bowl or the upcoming Olympics, this Gluten-Free Buffalo Pasta Salad is JUST what you need to throw an outstanding party!
So tell me:
+ Super Bowl watcher? Yay or nay?
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One of my daughters is gluten free, but this looks like a flavor my husband would go nuts over!
Just because a dish is gluten-free doesn’t mean it isn’t for everyone (like I proved in the post too)
Looks delish!
Thanks!
Such a fun shaped pasta! And it sounds healthy, too. 🙂
A fun shape always makes things extra special!
Love the fact that this is vegan and gluten-free! Very creative way to use the Buffalo flavor doing game season plus its healthy!
Everyone will gobble this up!
This is such a creative recipe, and it sure sounds like it doesn´t lack in flavor, I can´t believe how easy it is to put this together, thank you for the awesome recipe 🙂
Well thank you! So much flavor here for sure!
This looks so delicious1 Love the spice!
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Thanks!
How simple, but delicious. Everything is good with buffalo sauce!
It sure is!
Mmm. I love buffalo flavored anything. This pasta salad sounds divine!
Right? Always so good!
I had no idea Frank’s is vegan and gluten free! I don’t follow either lifestyle, but I know a lot of people who do. That’s really good info, thank you
Good thing, because it is so on point! Haha!
This was a perfect blog for me to come across as I’ve just started a GF diet to see if it helps with my CFS so thank you! I’ll keep an eye out for some more too.
Great! Enjoy my recipes
Yummy!!! This looks so great! Buffalo pasta is not something I have ever tried, but it’s something I definitely want to be a part of.
You’re just putting buffalo sauce on pasta.
Oh! The Buffalo Pasta looks amazing. I would totally try it with my family. 🙂
One delicious dish!
This looks so good!!!
Thank you!
Franks is a great hot sauce. It definitely brings that “buffalo” spice and tang to the pasta.
Lol, yea, it is their buffalo wing sauce.
Yum! This looks amazing. I love the sound of this recipe. Can’t wait to try it
Thanks! Enjoy!
This is a truly a crowd pleaser! I’m sure there will be some requests for this recipe at our get togethers!
Yup! So much to love!
I like recipes that come together simply and quickly like this. Buffalo is a favorite flavor at our house!
Yes! So simple, but delicious!
Happy New Year Rebecca! 🙂
Like you I’m not a TV/Movie watcher. Nor am I really much of a sports fan. I’d rather spend that time eating bowls of this delicious buffalo pasta! Thanks for the recipe and here’s hoping for a fantastic 2018!
Haha 😉 Food = Life!
Happy 2018, Neil!
Yum! This sounds great. My mom recently changed to a gluten-free diet after feeling sick all the time and it has made a huge difference! We are always looking for delicious recipes for her to try.
This is a crowd pleaser!
Ooh – from the ingredients it looks super easy and delish.
I’m from Australia so would have to find a substitute for
the sauce. So glad it’s a simple recipe!
You don’t have hot sauce in Australia?
Yes we do – just thought it was difference than ours
like we have tomato sauce and I think you call it ketchup 🙂
This looks wonderful! Perfect for my new year trying o eat better goal! Thanks!
Won’t miss out on pasta and flavor here!