Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta Salad

A simple and delicious gluten-free pasta salad with pesto dressing

15m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

8 ounces gluten-free penne pasta

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cucumber, chopped

1/4 cup sliced black olives

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1/2 cup gluten-free pesto sauce

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced black olives, fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts.

Step 3

Add the pesto sauce and toss to coat the pasta salad evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese (optional) and serve.