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Versatile Grain-Free Pasta Salad

Simple, delicious, and nutritious Grain-Free pasta salad recipe. Easy to make, only 7 simple ingredients, and a great side dish to compliment any protein. Serve alone as a "Meatless Monday" dish. This recipe gives you the flexiblity to be creative!
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword gluten-free pasta salad, pasta salad, pasta salad no mayo, simple pasta salad
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 410kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Banza Rotini Made from Chickpeas Grain-free Pasta
  • 1/2 package bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Greek salad dressing, your choice, but prefer "Ken's Simply Vinaigrette Greek"
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese or non-dairy feta cheese
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

  • Boil pasta in a large saucepan and cook until noodles are soft. Drain pasta and wash cold water over it. Dump cooked pasta into a bowl.
  • Lay bacon strips on a lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove cooked bacon and blot with paper towels, then chop into smaller pieces.
  • Chop washed broccoli. You may either leave broccoli raw or you can steam it, your choice.
  • Add broccoli and bacon to the pasta bowl and toss.
  • Add olive oil and salad dressing then toss.
  • Sprinkle salt on top, and add feta cheese. Tossing is optional.

Notes

This gluten-free pasta, grain-free pasta, is an excellent source of protein. It's a fantastic main meal or side dish. Add tomatoes, olives, or diced avocados to make it your own. Use any kind of pasta to make for your family. Simple, delicious, and good for your body. Serve it with roasted chicken and you've got yourself a meal.