Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad
Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad brings together tender spirals with crisp cucumbers, briny black olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all brightened by a tangy Italian dressing. It tastes cool, crunchy, and well-seasoned after a good chill, making it ideal for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches. Serve it on warm days when you want something light yet satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a rolling boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander in the sink; rinse under cold running water to cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cucumbers, olives, onion, and tomatoes. Add Italian dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 292.34 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 6.56 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 44.45 g 16%
- Total Fat 10.17 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 535.38 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.29 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.29 g --
- Added Sugars 2.19 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 22.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 117.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 70.45 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 16.61 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Italian Dressing, and Onion. Each serving provides about 292.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Italian Dressing, Onion, Rotini. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad healthy?
- Chilled Rotini Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 292.34 calories and 6.56 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 535.38 mg (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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