Gluten-Free Pasta Salad with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

A simple and flavorful gluten-free pasta salad with fresh pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Gluten-free pasta
• 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Dairy-free Pesto
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Balsamic glaze
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Be careful not to overcook it; it should be al dente.
2. Drain pasta immediately and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process. This prevents the pasta from becoming mushy.
3. Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes, depending on their size.
4. In a bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, dairy-free pesto, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
5. Drizzle a touch of balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving for added sweetness and depth of flavor. Alternatively, add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts (ensure they are gluten-free and dairy-free) for added texture and flavor.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: vegetarian,gluten-free,dairy-free

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch