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Red lentil pasta sauce

Healthy Quick Red Lentil Gluten Free Pasta Salad

A gluten free side salad made with red lentil pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

  • 140g red lentil pasta (dry weight)
  • 100g cucumber
  • 140g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 60g light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and boil for around 10 minutes or according to the instructions on the pasta’s label.
  • Drain the pasta using a colander and transfer to a cold bowl to cool. Leave the pasta to cool for 30 minutes then transfer to the fridge to completely cool.
  • Slice the cucumbers then cut each slice into quarters then halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onions. Transfer to the cooled pasta and stir with a large spoon.
  • Add the mayonnaise, chives, salt, black pepper and stir. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until needed then serve.