Your usual Mediterranean salad just got an upgrade! This Mediterranean Gnocchi dish is both filling and nutritious and has a delicious dressing to go with it. This gnocchi dish makes the perfect lunch, dinner, or meal to bring to a group gathering and is totally dairy-free and vegan! If you love this dish as much as I do, make sure to also try my One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Orzo and my Lasagna Soup with Vegan Ricotta next. My One Pot Pasta and Vegan Tuna Pasta Salad are also quick and easy fan-favorites!
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Notes on Ingredients
- Gnocchi: You can use any kind of gnocchi here like potato gnocchi or gluten-free gnocchi. You could also use any kind of pasta noodles.
- Lentils: This recipe uses canned brown lentils but feel free to use any kind of lentil (red would be delicious!) and cook your own if you prefer.
- Hummus: Hummus adds the perfect creamy & tangy flavor to the dressing. You can use store-bought or make your own with my Best Vegan Hummus Ever.
- Olive Oil: If possible, use extra virgin olive oil here for the most flavor in this dish.
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
How do you make Mediterranean Gnocchi?
- In a pan, saute minced garlic, zucchini, red onion, garlic, red bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
- While veggies cook, pan fry gnocchi in a pan until golden brown (I use Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi).
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble everything in a bowl including cooked gnocchi, lentils, sautéed veggies, feta, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and the dressing.
- Gently toss and combine. Enjoy!
- Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Step 1: First, in a small pan, sauté zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, and red onion.
- Step 2: Next, in a small pan, pan fry the gnocchi.
- Step 3: Then, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
- Step 5: Top the salad with dressing and toss well until evenly combined.
- Step 6: Serve and enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Commonly Asked Questions
Store the Mediterranean Gnocchi in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. To reheat, put in a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 1-2 minutes. For reheating on the stove, use a pan on medium to high heat and heat for 2-3 minutes.
You can substitute the gnocchi for pasta noodles or even rice, just know that the cook times may vary if using something else.
You can! Vegan mozzarella or vegan parmesan would be good, but vegan feta is the best for Mediterranean-inspired flavor.
For an appetizer, serve my Best Vegan Hummus Ever and pita/crudité. A light salad like my Longevity Salad would pair nicely! For dessert, I’d suggest Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies to end the meal on a sweet note!
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Extra Helpful Tips
- To know when the gnocchi is done, make sure to check that a fork can go all the way through and it is soft and tender.
- Use any kind of gnocchi or pasta you prefer, but cook times may vary.
- If you are cooking the lentils, do this ahead of time to save time.
- Make a double batch of the dressing to use on salads and meals throughout the week.
How to Store
Store the Mediterranean Gnocchi in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
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Mediterranean Gnocchi (easy & healthy dinner!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can brown lentils 14 oz, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta vegan
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon fresh
- 2 tablespoon hummus
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, saute minced garlic, zucchini, red onion, garlic, red bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
- While veggies cook, pan fry gnocchi in a pan until golden brown (I use Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi).
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble everything in a bowl including cooked gnocchi, lentils, sautéed veggies, feta, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and the dressing.
- Gently toss and combine. Enjoy!
- Store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Jeannette Mazas says
Do you saute the cherry cherry tomatoes
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
I did not
Danielle says
This dish tastes amazing. Being vegan can sometimes complicate having people over for dinner, but the Mediterranean Gnocchi is one that I will make for my omnivore friends. It is has unique flavor and is full of healthy goodness. Thanks for your delicious creation!
Jordan Stacy says
This gnocchi dish is delicious, healthy, and comes together in 30 minutes! Make this for your family this week!