Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Gigli is a delectable fusion of Korean and Italian flavors, offering a unique and delightful dish. This recipe combines the bold spiciness of gochujang (Korean chili paste) with the creamy richness of a pasta sauce, all beautifully enveloping the whimsical gigli pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this pasta is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture.
This easy pasta salad recipe is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape with nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding a handful of fresh mozzarella balls and parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.
This orzo salad recipe is a fresh, delicious side dish or vegetarian lunch! If you make it ahead of time, save the herbs to add at the last minute. I also recommend tossing the salad with a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
This is not your regular pasta salad. In fact, Jack (who is not the biggest fan of traditional pasta salad) said “Omg, this is the best pasta salad!” It’s healthy and packed with lots of veggies, and unlike a lot of pasta salads, it’s light on the mayonnaise – in that it has none. With Memorial Day coming up, I figure you may need a packable potluck salad that won’t spoil if it sits out for a little while. This one, made with a creamy tahini dressing, is just right for that.
How to Make Pasta Salad – the Healthy Way!
Bring on the veggies! This broccoli pasta salad has a high ratio of veggies to pasta, thanks to the spiralized (or thinly sliced) zucchini. With a pasta-like feel, the zucchini lowers the amount of noodles needed to make this salad satisfying. Plus, blanched broccoli and crunchy green beans add lots of texture, while sun-dried tomatoes and basil add pops of fresh and savory flavor.
Make a punchy dressing. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, which is traditional for pasta salad, I made a creamy tahini dressing with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and a touch of Dijon. As a result, this dressing is vegan, but it still has a bright, tangy flavor.
Make it dietary restriction-friendly. I find that everyone has some sort of dietary restriction these days (raising my hand just a little), so I used gluten-free fusilli. Consequently, this salad is entirely vegan and gluten free. I think it’s nice to bring a delicious dish that everyone can enjoy to gatherings. Of course, you can use regular pasta if this isn’t a concern for you.
Make a big batch! This salad keeps well for several days, so if you make extra ahead of time, you’ll be set with healthy lunches for a week.
Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients
This salad is LOADED with good things, including:
Blanched broccoli and green beans – They pack this salad with green and add crispy, crunchy texture.
Noodles – Because you can’t have pasta salad without pasta, I chose a fun fusilli.
Spiralized zucchini – Since I was going for a high veggie to pasta ratio, spiralized zucchini was an obvious choice to add more “noodles” to this salad!
Cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes – They have fresh, tangy, umami flavor, and I love their bright red color!
Basil – Who doesn’t love basil in the summertime? It adds a nice fresh flavor here.
Pine nuts – For crunch!
A creamy tahini dressing – This bright, tangy vegan pasta salad dressing ties it all together.
You could also pack it up in individual portion-sized containers and take it as a main dish for healthy lunches! See this post for my best lunch-packing tips.
Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Gigli is a delectable fusion of Korean and Italian flavors, offering a unique and delightful dish. This recipe combines the bold spiciness of gochujang (Korean chili paste) with the creamy richness of a pasta sauce, all beautifully enveloping the whimsical gigli pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this pasta is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture.
This easy pasta salad recipe is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape with nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding a handful of fresh mozzarella balls and parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.
This orzo salad recipe is a fresh, delicious side dish or vegetarian lunch! If you make it ahead of time, save the herbs to add at the last minute. I also recommend tossing the salad with a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
This is not your regular pasta salad. In fact, Jack (who is not the biggest fan of traditional pasta salad) said “Omg, this is the best pasta salad!” It’s healthy and packed with lots of veggies, and unlike a lot of pasta salads, it’s light on the mayonnaise – in that it has none. With Memorial Day coming up, I figure you may need a packable potluck salad that won’t spoil if it sits out for a little while. This one, made with a creamy tahini dressing, is just right for that.
How to Make Pasta Salad – the Healthy Way!
Bring on the veggies! This broccoli pasta salad has a high ratio of veggies to pasta, thanks to the spiralized (or thinly sliced) zucchini. With a pasta-like feel, the zucchini lowers the amount of noodles needed to make this salad satisfying. Plus, blanched broccoli and crunchy green beans add lots of texture, while sun-dried tomatoes and basil add pops of fresh and savory flavor.
Make a punchy dressing. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, which is traditional for pasta salad, I made a creamy tahini dressing with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and a touch of Dijon. As a result, this dressing is vegan, but it still has a bright, tangy flavor.
Make it dietary restriction-friendly. I find that everyone has some sort of dietary restriction these days (raising my hand just a little), so I used gluten-free fusilli. Consequently, this salad is entirely vegan and gluten free. I think it’s nice to bring a delicious dish that everyone can enjoy to gatherings. Of course, you can use regular pasta if this isn’t a concern for you.
Make a big batch! This salad keeps well for several days, so if you make extra ahead of time, you’ll be set with healthy lunches for a week.
Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients
This salad is LOADED with good things, including:
Blanched broccoli and green beans – They pack this salad with green and add crispy, crunchy texture.
Noodles – Because you can’t have pasta salad without pasta, I chose a fun fusilli.
Spiralized zucchini – Since I was going for a high veggie to pasta ratio, spiralized zucchini was an obvious choice to add more “noodles” to this salad!
Cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes – They have fresh, tangy, umami flavor, and I love their bright red color!
Basil – Who doesn’t love basil in the summertime? It adds a nice fresh flavor here.
Pine nuts – For crunch!
A creamy tahini dressing – This bright, tangy vegan pasta salad dressing ties it all together.
You could also pack it up in individual portion-sized containers and take it as a main dish for healthy lunches! See this post for my best lunch-packing tips.