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What Can You Make Gluten-Free With Garlic? These 3 Fresh Recipes Even Picky Eaters Love

Garlic and gluten-free cooking make the perfect pair for flavorful eats everyone at the table will enjoy. These vibrant recipes are light, satisfying, and just the thing to shake up your mealtime routine. Trust us—these dishes won’t last long, even with picky eaters involved.

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
A close-up of Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and slivered almonds, served as a fresh side. Save
A close-up of Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and slivered almonds, served as a fresh side. | meadowspoon.com
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Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Salad

A close-up of Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and slivered almonds, served as a fresh side.
A close-up of Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and slivered almonds, served as a fresh side. | meadowspoon.com

This crunchy broccoli salad is tossed with a creamy garlic-parmesan dressing and finished with a sprinkle of sunflower seeds for extra bite—perfect as a refreshing side dish.

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Smashed Black-Eyed Peas

Warm Smashed Black-Eyed Peas dip in a rustic bowl, drizzled with olive oil and ready to serve with crackers.
Warm Smashed Black-Eyed Peas dip in a rustic bowl, drizzled with olive oil and ready to serve with crackers. | meadowspoon.com

"I love how easy and flavorful this was! Used it as a dip with cut veggies and everyone devoured it." —Maya

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Pistachio Basil Pesto

Vibrant green pistachio pesto sauce with fresh basil and Parmesan, ready to toss with pasta or spread on crostini.
Vibrant green pistachio pesto sauce with fresh basil and Parmesan, ready to toss with pasta or spread on crostini. | meadowspoon.com

Bright basil, sweet pistachios, and plenty of garlic come together in this nutty, gluten-free pesto that's begging to be spread over grilled veggies or stirred into pasta.

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