Tahini Parmesan Spaghetti Pasta Salad made with all gluten-free ingredients and the most delicious creamy tahini parmesan dressing.

Tahini Parmesan Spaghetti Pasta Salad made with all gluten-free ingredients and the most delicious creamy tahini parmesan dressing. 

This may be one of the most random and DELICIOUS savory recipes I have ever made guys.

I am always looking for easy recipes to whip up as side dishes that also make for some killer leftovers the next day. And this tahini parmesan spaghetti pasta salad is *just* what you will want to make next time you are on side dish duty. Or just whenever you are looking to make something to serve with some grilled chicken or whatever you are whipping up for dinner.

This spaghetti pasta salad is one of those recipes where the longer it marinates and sits for a bit – the better. I love making this dish a few hours ahead of time if I can so the flavors really bind together and you get this dreamy splash of tahini parm heaven in each and every bite. Plus when you add in some toasted sesame seeds on top – BAM! My tastebuds get all kinds of crazy when it happens.

I hope you guys love this recipe as much as we do over here. I cannot wait to hear what you think!

Tahini Parmesan Spaghetti Pasta Salad made with all gluten-free ingredients and the most delicious creamy tahini parmesan dressing. Tahini Parmesan Spaghetti Pasta Salad made with all gluten-free ingredients and the most delicious creamy tahini parmesan dressing. 

What ingredients you need to make this dreamy tahini parmesan pasta salad:

  • Spaghetti of choice (I used this gluten-free and grain-free one)
  • Cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
  • Creamy tahini
  • Finely grated parmesan cheese + additional for topping
  • Baby arugula
  • Scallions, thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Red pepper flakes for topping

How to make this spaghetti pasta salad in 15 minutes:

  1. Cook pasta according to instructions on the box and reserve about 3/4 cup of the pasta water before straining
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the tahini and parmesan cheese (season with salt and pepper if you’d like) then add in about 1/2 cup the pasta water and mix (add in more if needed or if the sauce is too thick still)
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, tomatoes, dressing, scallions and arugula to evenly combine
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes and serve cold or at room temperature (I like to make this a few hours ahead of time so it all really marinates together!) Serve with my Delicious Yogurt Marinated Moroccan Chicken

A few of my other favorite pasta dishes:

Vegan Cashew Kale Pesto Pasta

Delicious Gluten-free Broccoli Rabe + Sausage Pasta

Easy Sesame Peanut Tahini Noodles with Halloumi (gluten-free)

The Best Healthy Pasta Recipe with Meat Sauce (20 minutes!)

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Tahini Parmesan Spaghetti Pasta Salad (gluten-free)

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Tahini Parmesan Spaghetti Pasta Salad made with all gluten-free ingredients and the most delicious creamy tahini parmesan dressing.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti of choice (I used this gluten-free and grain-free one)
  • 2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
  • ⅓ cup creamy tahini
  • ¾ cup finely grated parmesan cheese + additional for topping
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Red pepper flakes for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to instructions on the box and reserve about 3/4 cup of the pasta water before straining
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the tahini and parmesan cheese (season with salt and pepper if you’d like) then add in about 1/2 cup the pasta water and mix (add in more if needed or if the sauce is too thick still)
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, tomatoes, dressing, scallions and arugula to evenly combine
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes and serve cold or at room temperature (I like to make this a few hours ahead of time so it all really marinates together!)

Notes

*Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days or so!

  • Author: Rachel