Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

This easy Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad is vegan, dairy-free, allergy-free, loaded with fresh crunchy veggies, & a homemade greek vinaigrette! A healthy Mediterranean cold side dish recipe that takes the ingredients of a classic Greek salad, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, green pepper, & adds pasta!

It's time you add some pasta to that classic Greek salad! All the fresh, bright, crunchy veggies and Mediterranean flavors you love, added to a healthy cold pasta salad! But this isn't just any Greek salad or pasta salad...it's gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free! Gluten-free penne, no feta cheese, jut wholesome plant-based ingredients! It makes for a perfect cold side dish, lunch, or light meal. Bonus points for being SO quick and easy!

What's in a Vegan Greek Pasta Salad?

First, I should tell you what's in a classic Greek salad. It's a no-lettuce salad, known as "horiatiki", that only includes juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar! But in this pasta salad, you'll need:

• Gluten-Free Penne
• Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
• Green Bell Pepper
• English or Persian Cucumber
• Red Onion
• Kalamata Olives (you can use black olives if you can't get kalamata)
• Vegan/Allergen-Free Feta Cheese (100% optional, I did not use any! But, I recommend Esti Foods. No soy, nuts, or dairy here!)

For the Homemade Vinaigrette:

• Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Lemon Juice
• Garlic
• Oregano
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

How to make Greek Pasta Salad

1. Simply boil your gluten-free penne al dente, drain, and give it a rinse to stop the cooking process (no one likes mushy pasta salad!)
2. In the meantime, chop and slice all your veggies and add them to a large bowl.
3. Toss in the cooked and cooled pasta.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the greek vinegarette, then pour that into the large pasta salad bowl and toss everything together.
5. Give everything a final taste to adjust seasonings; add some extra dried oregano to garnish.
6. Let the greek pasta salad marinate and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Preferably let the cold pasta salad sit in the fridge overnight and serve it the next day for optimal deliciousness.
7. Serve it chilled or room temperature. Don't serve it freezing cold from the fridge (you'll lose the optimal taste!)

Storage and Serving Suggestions

• Store the finished pasta salad in a covered bowl or container in the fridge for up to one week.
• Let the pasta salad sit and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes in the fridge before serving. Ideally, let it sit overnight to really marinate!
• Toss the pasta salad before serving to distribute all the dressing and flavors again and bring it room temperature for optimal flavor.
• Don't leave leftovers out of the fridge any more than an hour or 2 to prevent spoilage.
• Make it a heartier meal by serving it with some grilled chicken, fish, or crumbled veggie burger!

A Healthy Greek Pasta Salad for Any Diet

There's something to be said about the "Healthy Mediterranean Diet". All real, fresh ingredients that make you feel good inside and out! This pasta salad if perfect in the hot summer months, but works as a great light meal any time of year that the entire family will love! It's:

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan and Vegetarian
• Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
• Sugar-Free
• Make-Ahead & Meal Prep-Friendly
• Quick & Easy

More Gluten-Free Pasta Salad Recipes:

• Orzo Pasta Salad
• Simple Summer Corn Macaroni Salad
• Classic American Macaroni Salad
• Classic Italian Pasta Salad
• Buffalo Pasta Salad
• Easy Mexican Pasta Salad
• Vegan BLT Pasta Salad
• Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Gluten-Free Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

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So fresh, crunchy, bright full-bodied flavors. The perfect way to dress up some gluten-free pasta! And I love that it can be a side dish, a light lunch, or a bigger meal! We all know how delicious pasta salad leftovers are too (honestly, day-old pasta salad is the best!

So tell me:

+ Have you ever made or had an authentic Greek Salad? Yes! It was one of the first recipes I made myself via my Nintendo DS with this game!

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