Bloody Mary Pasta Salad
Bloody Mary Pasta Salad transforms the bold, peppery snap of the classic cocktail into a lively pasta dish. Tangy tomato-based vinaigrette with horseradish and pepperoncini brine coats rotini, while bacon, cheddar, olives, tomatoes, and celery add smoky, salty, and fresh crunch. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a zesty make-ahead side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bloody Mary Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add rotini, and cook until slightly firm, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain well, then spread on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and discard the drippings.
- 4
Whisk together bloody mary mix, oil, horseradish, and pepperoncini brine in a medium bowl until blended into an emulsion. Set aside.
- 5
Combine the cooled pasta, cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes, celery, Cheddar, olives, and sliced pepperoncini in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- 6
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 1 hour.
- Calories 332.38 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 13.85 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 25.86 g 9%
- Total Fat 19.55 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.69 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.75 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 967.53 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.31 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 110.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 57.74 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bloody Mary Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Aged Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Bloody Mary Mix, Celery, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 332.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bloody Mary Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bloody Mary Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Aged Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Bloody Mary Mix, Celery, Cherry Tomato, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bloody Mary Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bloody Mary Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bloody Mary Pasta Salad healthy?
- Bloody Mary Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 332.38 calories and 13.85 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 967.53 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.69 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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