{"id":13685,"date":"2023-06-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodandmoodcreations.com\/?p=13685"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:58:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:58:18","slug":"creamy-gluten-free-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodandmoodcreations.com\/creamy-gluten-free-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Gluten-Free Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I love making pasta salad. It is a quick lunch, dinner, or side dish that’s perfect for summer. This creamy gluten-free pasta salad is made with broccoli, onions, and sweet bell peppers, creating a delicious pasta salad that is perfect for your summer barbeque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Cook Gluten-Free Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cooking gluten-free pasta can be a little finicky. Follow these steps to cook the perfect gluten-free pasta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, fill a large pot with water. Let it come to a boil. Add 1-1 1\/2 teaspoons of salt and a tablespoon of oil to the water. Yes, I said to add oil to the pasta water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It goes against the pasta cooking rules, but we aren’t cooking regular pasta. We are cooking gluten-free pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-free pasta is made with starchy ingredients, so it loves to stick together. Adding oil to the pasta water helps prevent it from clumping together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir it really well and let it come back to a full rolling boil after you add the oil to the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add the gluten-free pasta to the water. Stir it for 30 seconds to prevent the gluten-free pasta from sticking together or sticking to the pot. During the first 3-5 minutes of cooking, the gluten-free pasta is more likely to stick together. So stir it every 30-60 seconds for the first 3-5 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gluten-free pasta will clump up, and foam will form on top of the water. Stir the pasta often to prevent it from boiling over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the package directions and cook it just until it is al dente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does Gluten-Free Pasta Salad Get Hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, dried gluten-free pasta is made with starchy flour like rice flour, corn flour, or potato starch. Rice gets hard when you chill it in the fridge. So gluten-free pasta made from rice flour will get hard when it’s cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you use a good brand of gluten-free pasta and cook it the right way, it should not get hard when cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Pasta Salad Not Creamy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You probably over or undercooked the gluten-free pasta. If you don’t cook the gluten-free pasta long enough, the creamy Italian dressing will dry out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, if you cook the gluten-free pasta too long, the pasta will be soggy and mushy. Cook the gluten-free pasta just until it’s al dente, and your pasta salad won’t dry out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips For Making Creamy Gluten-Free Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not overcook the gluten-free pasta. Cook it just until the gluten-free pasta is al dente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rinse the gluten-free pasta with cold water. It will stop the gluten-free pasta from cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut the broccoli, onions, and bell peppers into uniform pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the broccoli florets to the gluten-free pasta about 2 minutes before the gluten-free pasta is cooked. The broccoli will be perfectly cooked, and you don’t have to blanch it in a separate pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can You Make Gluten-Free Pasta Salad Ahead Of Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can make gluten-free pasta salad ahead of time. The pasta salad will have an even better flavor the next day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Store Gluten-Free Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Place the gluten-free pasta salad in an airtight container and place it in the fridge. The pasta salad will last 2-3 days in the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I Freeze Gluten-Free Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not freeze gluten-free pasta salad. First, the pasta salad contains mayonnaise which does not freeze well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, pasta becomes mushy when it’s frozen. The gluten-free pasta salad will have a mushy, watery texture that is extremely unpleasant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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