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    Home » Recipes » Nut Free Salad Recipes

    Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tarragon Mustard Chicken

    Published: Apr 2, 2020 · Modified: Jan 13, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    This black bean spaghetti is an excellent ingredient for a healthy Gluten Free Pasta Salad. Add some lean, baked chicken and you’ll have a hearty salad to have as a side or a meal on its own.

    Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tarragon Mustard Chicken

    Why I Love Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tarragon Mustard Chicken

    I am lucky enough to have access to several well stocked supermarkets. One of which has an excellent array of gluten free and organic pastas.

    I have been looking at the black bean spaghetti for some time and apart from being curious about its tastes, I was looking for a healthy pasta option that would also look striking. Black coloured pasta! How cool!

    I then decided to complement it with marinated chicken tenderloins in the oven as well marinated roasted capsicums. This allowed me to create a pasta salad with no dressing, adding to the clean eating recipe. Just good quality olive oil, salt and pepper.

    I was surprised by how good the pasta tasted! In the absence of flour, the texture of the black bean spaghetti is quite different with a lot less bounce. It is more noodle like rather than pasta like.

    The marinated roasted capsicum provided the “dressing” for this recipe and that’s all that was really needed. This is a gluten free pasta salad with simple and familiar flavours.

    What Is Black Bean Pasta?

    Black bean pasta is gluten free pasta. Not only is it coeliac friendly, it is vegan and GMO free.

    It is made from organic black bean flour and water. That’s it!

    It is low in calories and carbohydrates and is the perfect healthy alternative.

    The black bean spaghetti is thin, much more like a linguini or a long flat skinny noodle. Its flavour does resemble that of beans and it’s slightly chewy in texture.

    Black Bean Spaghetti

    Let’s Talk About Tarragon

    Although tarragon is a popular leafy green in French cuisine, it’s not as common a herb as parsley, basil or coriander.

    It has slender and pointy leaves and is a little floppy in nature. You can use the herb in its entirety or you can pick the leaves off the stem.

    It has a unique flavour that is far from overpowering. It has subtle anise and vanilla undertones and is an essential ingredient in Bearnaise sauce and widely used for flavouring vinegar.

    Perfect for a salad dressing with a difference.

    When Is Tarragon In Season?

    Tarragon is available more so throughout the year in countries of a warmer climate. In cooler areas, you’ll only be able to find tarragon in the spring and summer.

    An interesting fact about the tarragon is that when it is introduced to heat, it can turn quite bitter. Therefore, if you’re picking fresh tarragon during warmer weather, do taste it first to ensure it won’t spoil your dish.

    Where Can I Find Tarragon?

    You will be able to find fresh tarragon in the herb section of your supermarket. If they are not available, make your way to a fine food market or a farmers’ market.

    If you’re desperate, you can certainly look for them in the dried herb aisles.

    Popular Uses for Tarragon

    Apart from Bearnaise sauce, tarragon is perfectly paired with fish and poultry. It also goes very well with cheese, eggs, cream and potatoes.

    I simply couldn’t go past an oldie but a goodie and baked the chicken in this recipe with mustard and fresh tarragon leaves.

    Tarragon

    How to Make Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tarragon Mustard Chicken

    How to Cook the Black Bean Pasta?

    Cooking this gluten free pasta is no different to any other dry pasta.

    Bring a medium sized pot of water to the boil.

    Add the black bean pasta. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes or until al dente. Remove from the pot, run under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.

    How to Bake the Chicken

    Turn the oven on to 220°C or 425°F.

    Cut the chicken strips into large bite sizes. Marinate with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon, juice of ¼ lemon and chopped garlic clove.

    Using a baking dish, put marinated chicken tenderloins in the oven for 12 minutes.

    Remove and set aside.

    For more chicken salad inspiration: Chinese Cauliflower Salad with Shredded Chicken or Gochujang Chicken Salad with Noodles and Tofu.

    How to Make the Rest of the Salad

    Thinly slice salad onion.

    In a medium sized mixing bowl, add baby spinach, basil, salad onion and baked chicken. Add juice of ¼ lemon and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss until well combined.

    Thinly slice the marinated roasted capsicum.

    In another medium sized mixing bowl, add the cooked black bean spaghetti and marinated roasted capsicum.

    Add 1 tbsp of the oil from the marinated roasted capsicum, generous amount of salt and some pepper. Toss until well combined.

    Marinated Roasted Capsicum

    How to Assemble Gluten Free Pasta Salad

    On a flat plate, place the spinach, basil, salad onion and chicken salad in a heap, to one side.

    Divide the pasta mix into 4. Then place one portion in a large ladle. Using a fork, twirl the pasta whilst it’s in a ladle to create a twirled portion. Place on the other half of the plate. Repeat for the other 3 portions.

    Season with salt and pepper.

    Add basil for garnish.

    Serve immediately.

    This pasta salad with tarragon mustard chicken is also perfect to have as a meal on its own or packed for school or work lunch the next day. Its understated flavours and healthy ingredients make it a substantial meal to have if you’re watching what you’re eating.

    That’s all!

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    Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tarragon Mustard Chicken
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    5 from 25 votes

    Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tarragon Mustard Chicken

    This black bean spaghetti is an excellent ingredient for a healthy gluten free pasta. Add some lean, baked chicken and you’ll have a hearty salad to have as a side or a meal on its own.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: International
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 145.85kcal
    Author: Amy Chung

    Ingredients

    • 160 g chicken tenderloin
    • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 4 sprigs tarragon
    • ½ lemon, juice, divided
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 80 g black bean spaghetti
    • 6 slices salad onion
    • 60 g marinated roasted capsicum
    • 30 g baby spinach
    • 10 g basil
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • salt, to taste
    • pepper, to taste

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    Instructions

    Salad

    • Turn the oven on to 220°C or 425°F.
    • Cut the chicken strips into large bite sizes. Marinate with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon, juice of ¼ lemon and chopped garlic clove. Place it in a baking dish and put in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove and set aside.
    • Bring a medium sized saucepan to the boil. Add the black bean spaghetti and bring it down to a simmer. Boil for 6-8 minutes or until al dente.
      When cooked, drain pasta in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set it aside and let it dry.
    • Thinly slice salad onion.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl, add baby spinach, basil, salad onion and baked chicken. Add juice of ¼ lemon and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss until well combined.
    • Thinly slice the marinated roasted capsicum.
    • In another medium sized mixing bowl, add the cooked black bean spaghetti and marinated roasted capsicum. Add 1 tbsp of the oil from the marinated roasted capsicum, generous amounts of salt and some pepper. Toss until well combined.

    Assembly

    • On a flat plate, place the spinach, basil, salad onion and chicken salad in a heap, to one side.
    • Divide the pasta mix into 4. Then place one portion in a large ladle. Using a fork, twirl the pasta whilst it’s in a ladle to create a twirled portion. Place on the other half of the plate. Repeat for the other 3 portions.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Add basil for garnish. Serve.

    Notes

    • You can use any wheat free pasta for this recipe.
    • If you’re not following a gluten free diet, any spaghetti can be used for this recipe.
    • You can substitute tarragon with dill, rosemary or oregano.
    • You can use chicken thigh for this recipe if you prefer something a bit more moist.
    • You can use hot English mustard when baking the chicken if you’re after something with a little more kick. Wholegrain mustard can also be used if that’s your preference.
    • You can use shallots if you can’t find salad onion.
    • Remove the onion and garlic to make this recipe Low FODMAP.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145.85kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.74g | Protein: 11.74g | Fat: 2.29g | Saturated Fat: 0.52g | Cholesterol: 25.6mg | Sodium: 360.15mg | Potassium: 345.44mg | Fiber: 1.74g | Sugar: 1.61g | Vitamin A: 997.15IU | Vitamin C: 20.35mg | Calcium: 52.33mg | Iron: 1.69mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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    Comments

    1. Christie Gagnon

      April 13, 2020 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      All of these delicious ingredients come together so nicely!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        They do! I mean at the end of the day it’s chicken and pasta. Can’t go wrong! Although the tarragon adds that extra oomph!

        Reply
    2. Jaimie

      April 09, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing. I’m putting out the feelers as we speak to source some of that beautiful pasta.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Did you manage to find some Jaimie? They are so good and love that they are GMO free too.

        Reply
    3. Robyn

      April 07, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a striking salad, and I love the addition of tarragon! I need to go and find some black bean pasta now!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you! I guess it’s unusual to have a black pasta that has nothing to do with squid ink (which I love btw). Hope you managed to find some!

        Reply
    4. Andrea

      April 07, 2020 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful, vibrant salad! I’m loving the flavour in this one. I’ve never tried this type of pasta before, thanks for the tip!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:19 pm

        You’re welcome Andrea! We also love the colours, something a little different to add to the mix!

        Reply
    5. Sally

      April 06, 2020 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      I really want to try this pasta, how interesting! Plus the chicken and tarragon looks incredible and the whole dish looks like it’s filled with so much flavour!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:18 pm

        It sure is Sally! The chicken and tarragon work so incredibly well together!

        Reply
    6. Sylvie

      April 06, 2020 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never tried black bean pasta, but I so want to now! What a delicious and colourful dish, love the fact that it is gluten free too!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:18 pm

        The black bean pasta is fantastic and there’s quite a few different ones in the range if you’re wanting some gluten and GMO free.

        Reply
    7. Gavin

      April 06, 2020 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      I’m LOVING the brightness of this dish. Defo a good option for a healthy dinner which is much needed these days. PS – tarragon is one of my fave herbs!!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:17 pm

        Thanks Gavin! We love tarragon too. We don’t use it enough and it’s so underrated!

        Reply
    8. Megan Ellam

      April 06, 2020 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Every recipe is perfection. I am going to try this with the low carb black bean fettuccine today. Thanks for the delicious inspiration girls.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        May 12, 2020 at 2:16 pm

        Nice to have you here again Megan! Hoep you enjoyed the salad:)

        Reply

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