Pasta Salad W/Guar Gum Dressing

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Cool and refreshing pasta salad with a vibrant raspberry vinaigrette thickened by guar gum
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This refreshing pasta salad combines tender small pasta with crisp daikon radish, fresh spinach, and sweet red grapes. The unique dressing features raspberry vinegar and honey, stabilized with a touch of guar gum for a luxurious, clingy coating that doesn’t separate. It offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or a light weeknight dinner, this dish holds up well in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. A creative twist on traditional Italian-style pasta salads that is both vegan-friendly and visually appealing.

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Pasta Salad W/Guar Gum Dressing

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 148.7

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This refreshing pasta salad combines tender small pasta with crisp daikon radish, fresh spinach, and sweet red grapes. The unique dressing features raspberry vinegar and honey, stabilized with a touch of guar gum for a luxurious, clingy coating that doesn't separate. It offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or a light weeknight dinner, this dish holds up well in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. A creative twist on traditional Italian-style pasta salads that is both vegan-friendly and visually appealing.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the small pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the guar gum into the water until fully dissolved and smooth.
  4. Add the raspberry vinegar, honey, mustard powder, and dill to the guar gum mixture.
  5. Whisk vigorously until the dressing thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  6. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped spinach, sliced daikon, and halved grapes.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  8. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  9. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 148.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 5.7g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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