50+ Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes

By: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale ChipsPublished: February 2, 2016

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No need to fret if you or your special someone has celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity. You can still enjoy a mouthwatering date night dinner with these Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes. You’ll find delicious ideas for starters, mains, sides, and even desserts!

A collage of various items to serve for date night including steaks, lasagna, a salad, truffle fries, and more.

What Should I Make for a Gluten Free Date Night or Valentine’s Day?

Do you have a new Valentine? Perhaps you’ve had the same Valentine for many years. You might have some little Valentines running around. Or maybe your Valentines are friends or family member who have always been there for you?

No matter who you love, I’m sure you are thinking about how to celebrate this special day. Especially if you are planning a gluten free date night dinner for someone who has to avoid gluten.

I’m here to help you with that Gluten Free Valentine’s Day dinner. But even if it isn’t February 14th, maybe you are looking for a meal to make for an anniversary or another occasion. This is when you want to take a little extra time, choose some special ingredients, and cook a meal that is sure to impress or show them how much they mean to you.

From appetizers and starters like soup or salad to main dishes and sides, and, of course, sweet treats for desserts, you’ll be able to complete your menu with this collection of gluten free date night dinner recipes!

Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes

Everything you need for that special occasion meal is right here. Keep reading and be sure to bookmark your favorites!

Soups, Salads, and Appetizers

Spinach Feta Pinwheels

With spinach, feta, and parmean rolled up and baked, this tasty appetizer looks and tastes so elegant. And that low carb dough is easy and will just blow your mind.

Poached Pear Salad

This elegant side salad has mixed greens and poached pears with blue cheese, glazed walnuts, and a creamy sherry dressing. You’ll think you are at a fancy restaurant.

Two side salads with poached pears and blue cheese

Butternut Squash Soup

So simple to make on the stove or in your Instant Pot, this velvety-smooth soup has sage and thyme to balance the natural sweetness. Dress it up with some crispy prosciutto and a swirl of Greek yogurt, if you like.

spoon set in a bowl of a creamy orange-colored pureed soup topped with crispy bits of prosciutto

Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

Sweet and savory with a sticky, spicy glaze, you’ll love snacking on these little bites. Baking them makes the center chewy and gooey while the bacon gets nice and crisp.

Sweet and Spicy Blue Cheese Bacon Wrapped Dates

Lobster Cobb Salad

A little lobster turns this classic salad into some that feels super high-end. Serve it as a starter or make it as a lighter but still satisfying main course.

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup

This restaurant-style soup is rich, creamy, and super delicious. Enjoy this silky-smooth bisque made with fresh tomatoes right at home in under 40 minutes.

two bowls of instant pot tomato soup garnished with basil and cream with bowls of basil leaves and chili flakes also on the table

More Gluten Free Appetizers, Soups and Salads

Baked Burrata from Julie Blanner
Lobster Bisque from Maebells
Roasted Beet Salad from The Cozy Apron
Baked Figs with Goat Cheese from Happy Kitchen

Main Dishes

Caprese FIlet Mignon

Dress up a perfectly grilled filet with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil to turn it into a fancy dish. It is a simple and creative way to take your steak from every day to extra special.

grilled filet mignon steak topped with fresh mozzarella, a basil leaf, a slice of tomato, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pesto Chicken Tenders

You only need three main ingredients for this flavor-packed chicken recipe that tastes amazing with Caprese zoodles salad. And you can cook it in the oven or air fryer to make that prosciutto nice and crisp.

Maple Glazed Salmon

A sweet and savory Asian-inspired marinade make this seafood dinner lip-smacking delicious. Serve it with some brown rice and vegetables, a don’t forget to give everything an extra drizzle of sauce before serving.

Broiled salmon on a plate with maple sesame glaze

Penne alla Vodka

Homemade vodka sauce is so simple, yet so creamy and spectacular. It is ready faster than you can boil your favorite gluten free pasta or cook spaghetti squash.

Grilled Black and Blue Steaks

Creamy blue cheese and perfectly seasoned meat make grilled NY strip steaks or ribeyes a drool-worthy dinner option. Fire up your grill, make some baked potatoes, and prepare to be transported to a 5-star restaurant.

Slices of Black and Blue Steak on a Wooden Cutting Board Beside Whole Pieces of Steak

World’s Best Gluten Free Lasagna

While this is a dish that can feed a crowd, there are few things that show love more than making someone a perfect lasagna. And that’s what this recipe is – hearty, amazing, perfection.

A slice of the Best Gluten Free Lasagna you've ever had

More Gluten Free Main Dishes

Shrimp Scampi form Boulder Locavore
Seared Scallops from Baker By Nature
Chicken Marsala from The Cookie Rookie
Mushroom Risotto from Jessica Gavin

Side Dishes

Air Fryer Truffle Fries

You don’t have to pay restaurant prices for such a glamourous dish. Enjoy a bit of indulgence with perfectly crispy fries drizzled with truffle oil and sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

crispy golden french fries on a baking sheet sprinkled with parmesan and parsley

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Perfectly golden with rich, caramelized flavor that is brought out from roasting in the oven. The natural sweetness of the squash is enhanced with the warm spice of cinnamon and an optional bit of heat from a pinch of cayenne pepper.

hand holding a spoon scooping up roasted butternut squash cubes

Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

There really isn’t might better to serve with that date night steak dinner than these juicy mushrooms. You only need a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, then let them roast in the oven while you prepare the rest of the meal.

Balsamic Green Beans

Delicously glazed with dried cranberries and shallots. Serve them simply out of the skillet or dress them up with a topping of crumbled goat cheese.

A white rectangular platter full of balsamic glazed green beans with a silver serving spoon

Whipped Cauliflower with Goat Cheese

So rich and creamy, but still a light and healthy side. The tangy goat cheese and herbs add a sophisticated flavor to this simple casserole.

Whipped Cauliflower Gratin with Goat Cheese and Thyme

Baked Parmesan Polenta

It only takes four ingredients and a little bit of stirring to make it turn out perfect every time. And it pairs well with so many meals, plus you can even prep it ahead of time.

square of polenta with parmesan on top on a white diner plate

More Gluten Free Side Dishes

Glazed Carrots from Billy Parisi
Duchess Potatoes from Mom on Timeout
Garlic Broccolini from Diethood
Wild Rice Pilaf from Simply Whisked

Bread and Rolls

Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

This recipe was tested over and over to make it perfect. You’ll get light and fluffy rolls you can slather with butter and enjoy with dinner.

a dinner roll split in half and buttered on a white plate

Gluten Free Cornbread

Stir it together in one bowl and bake it to a perfect golden brown in minutes. Enjoy a slice with butte ror honey, or turn it into gluten free cornbread stuffing.

slice of cornbread with butter melting on top

Gluten Free Breadsticks (coming soon)

It’s impossible to resist the soft, fluffy texture of these golden baked beauties. You can even slather them with garlic butter if you want garlic bread.