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This gluten free pasta salad made with creamy hummus is a colorful vegan cold pasta salad recipe. Swap out your boring pasta salad for this upgraded pasta salad gluten-free recipe with a unique hummus pasta sauce.  

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Did you know hummus pasta sauce is a delicious enhancement to your typical pasta salad? I set out to make a gluten-free pasta salad and created a game-changer.

Trust me that a creamy hummus dressing makes your vegan hummus pasta THAT much better. 

It’s also the basis for my favorite tuna pasta salad recipe without mayo – such a flavorful replacement for mayo!

Even if you don’t follow a gluten-free diet, this gluten free pasta salad is one for the books. You can use any bean or legume pasta for extra protein or fiber. Or, just your favorite regular pasta if you’re not gluten-free.

Let’s set the scene for summer – The lighting of the grill, this recipe for gluten-free pasta salad, some watermelon recipes, hotdogs, hamburgers, corn and bacon fritters, and a cooler full of beer or mocktails just screams summer for me.

I also love eating cold pasta, which I really only do in the summer, and this gluten free pasta salad is the best way to do it, plus it really is an easy recipe!

Why You’ll Love Gluten Free Pasta Salad

• Ready in just 15 minutes – Forget those 30-minute meals – we’re halving that time with this 15 minute pasta salad with hummus!
• Utilizes pantry staples – I load up on gluten free pasta from Thrive market, so this is always in a stocked pantry for me. Also, it has really turned us onto nutritional yeast to keep it a dairy free pasta salad, a staple for any vegan athlete meals we make. 
• Pairs well with green salads – Some good side options are this quinoa and sweet potato salad, cantaloupe salad with cous cous or even this popular Strawberry chicken summer salad.
• Extra nutrition – Hummus is filled with heart-healthy unsaturated fat, and fiber, which most of us aren’t getting enough of. Plus, a hummus sauce for pasta also offers tons of micronutrients, like folate and vitamin B6, and small amounts of calcium, iron and zinc. It’s the “glue” that holds everything together in this gluten free pasta salad recipe.

Ingredients

The base will always revolve around which pasta you choose to use!

I think the best gluten-free pastas for this pasta salad is Banza pasta because you’re also getting extra protein and iron. 

Some other gluten free pastas to use are Barilla, Ronzoni or Jovial. 

• gluten free pasta 
• broccoli florets – Fresh or frozen. For convenience’s sake, I prefer the microwavable broccoli.
• peppers
• onion
• kalamata olives

Hummus Pasta Sauce Ingredients: 

Don’t skip the creamy hummus pasta sauce. It’s my favorite part!

• hummus
• olive oil
• water
• lemon juice
• salt and pepper

We know that pasta can be bland by itself. It has a neutral flavor so it needs a good flavor enhancer, like this hummus pasta recipe. 

While tomato sauce is the normal, delicious enhancer, I’d argue that hummus is right up there as a sauce and thickener.

Hummus is considered a plant-based source of protein, and it can surely take any gluten free pasta salad recipe up a notch.

How to Make Creamy Hummus Pasta Salad

This hummus pasta recipe works with whatever pasta you choose, just make sure to cook pasta accordingly and let it cool. And make sure to use a gluten free pasta to keep it as a gf pasta salad.

While your pasta is cooking, slice up your veggies. Then, mix all of your ingredients in a bowl (a salad mixer is a life saver).

Lastly, add the creamy hummus for the hummus salad dressing. If you love lemon and summery flavors, do yourself a favor and use this lemon basil hummus as the base.

Then, mix and enjoy. It’s ready to eat.

An Easy Meal Prep Pasta Salad

This veggie hummus pasta salad is great for summer meal prep! Bring it to a bbq, make it for an easy deck dinner, or use it for a quick lunch!

Like this one-pot taco tortellini salad, it is a staple for simple meal prep because it lasts all week and is ready in 15-20 minutes.

You can make it while you’re multi-tasking or doing other meals for the week. 

It’s also a great idea to make for new moms because they won’t have to reheat it! I’ll usually pair it with some of these freezer meal ideas.

You can use any choice of vegetables – A roasted vegetable pasta salad could be a delicious option any time of year.

Consider asparagus, kale and peas in the spring. And crispy cauliflower, celery and eggplant in the fall months. In the summer, I love to pair with a nice tuna feta salad sandwich. It’s the perfect side!

I love to use this hummus pasta recipe as a pasta salad for picky eaters, letting kids add whatever (if any) vegetables they’d like.

• If your kids are old enough, you can let them chop the vegetables using these kid friendly knives. Or, have them pour the hummus sauce mixture in the bowl and stir. 
• Have kids choose their favorite pasta shapes or try new ones. It can be an educational opportunity as well. I do this for toddler mac and cheese.
• Let them add their favorite protein or beans in here. There are so many bean recipes for toddlers that would work for inspiration.

FAQ and Expert Tips

• What other ingredients could you add to mix things up? You can definitely give a cultural twist to your pasta salad! Add feta cheese for a gluten free greek pasta salad, or mozzarella, tomatoes and salami for an Italian pasta salad. 
• How to add more protein – If you enjoy meat, you could add your favorite meat or plant-based protein source – chickpeas or edamame would even be delicious as well, or even a tuna hummus pasta salad. Tofu and tempeh are great additions as well. 
• Can you mix and match pastas? Absolutely, make it fun. Kids love different pasta shapes! You don’t have to stick to gluten-free pastas either. 
• What to serve with this summer hummus pasta salad – Whether this is your main meal or side dish, consider flavorful additions to complete the platter. Some recommendations include:
  • Both sweet potato turkey burgers and apple turkey burgers go lovely with this cold vegan pasta recipe. A true match made in heaven.
  • Another option that we’ve done, to keep the meal meat-free, is this sheetpan salmon recipe.
  • For a refreshing, fruity salad, try this lemon Salmon Kale Salad or this arugula cantaloupe salad. 

More Pasta Ideas You May Like

• Chicken pasta recipe with coconut milk
• And if you’re a fan of this cold vegan pasta recipe, you may also love this veggie pasta bake, which is a great freezer meal. 
• Sweetpotato pasta bake is another vegetarian option, filled with veggies and great for toddlers!
• This orzo broccoli salad is another easy and refreshing summer dish.
• Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt

Servings 6

Gluten Free Hummus Pasta Salad

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

This gluten free pasta salad made with creamy hummus is a colorful vegan cold pasta salad recipe. Swap out your boring pasta salad for this upgraded pasta salad gluten-free recipe with a unique hummus pasta sauce.  

4.64 from 11 ratings

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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Pasta Salad

• 12 oz gluten free penne, rotini or other small pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium pepper, chopped I used multi colored
• 1 onion, chopped I used yellow
• ½ cup kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese optional
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Hummus Dressing

• 2/3 cup plain hummus
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

1. Cook your gluten free pasta according to directions and desired consistency. Let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, pepper, onion, olives, cheese and salt and pepper. Pour in the chilled pasta, dressing and mix.

Equipment

Jovial Farfalle Gluten-Free Pasta | Whole Grain Brown Rice Farfalle Pasta | USDA Certified Organic | Non-GMO | Lower Carb | Kosher | Made in Italy | 12 oz

BARILLA Gluten Free Spaghetti, 12 Ounce – Non-GMO Gluten Free Pasta Made with Blend of Corn & Rice – Vegan Pasta

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 369mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

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