Gluten Free Mediterranean Style Pasta Salad - Coeliac Sanctuary

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Posted On: 21st August 2025

This gluten free Mediterranean style pasta salad is the ultimate fresh and flavourful dish, perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or a quick make ahead lunch. Packed with protein rich chickpeas, creamy feta, crunchy radishes, and juicy tomatoes, this healthy cold pasta salad is made with gluten free pasta and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavours. It’s easy to prepare, travels well, and makes a satisfying vegetarian option for any gathering.

This recipe is...

High Protein, Healthier Option, Vegetarian

Ingredients

60g gluten free pasta
1/2tbsp olive oil
1tbsp lemon juice
1/2tsp dried mint
Pinch black pepper
1/2tsp mustard powder
1tbsp water
1/2tsp garlic granules
1/2tsp basil
45g feta
2 radishes
50g cucumber
100g chickpeas
4-5 cherry tomatoes

Preparation Time: 10 Mins
Cooking Time: 10 Min

This recipe contains

Dairy, Mustard

Method

1. Cook the gluten free pasta as per packet instructions until al dente. Don't over cook it.

2. In a jug or bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, herbs, water and mustard powder to make a drizzle.

3. Drain the canned chickpeas and chuck into a bowl, cube the feta and cucumber, slice the radishes and half the tomatoes, throw all these in with your chickpeas

4. Add the pasta and combine together, pour in the drizzle and lightly work it through the pasta. The oil should help keep the pasta slightly soft and stop it sticking together.

5. Serve on a bed of salad or spinach if you like. Best served cold.

This recipe makes 1 serving
Nutritional info per serving

Calories	Carbs	Fibre	Fat	Sugar	Protein
595	71g	15g	7g	13g	21g