Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad
Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad combines tender rotini with a creamy mayo and red wine vinegar dressing that’s tangy, rich, and balanced by fresh basil. Juicy tomatoes, sweet yellow bell pepper, and briny black olives add crunch and pops of flavor. Serve chilled for picnics, potlucks, or as a bright side at summer dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 65
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- 2
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until blended. Stir in basil.
- 3
Gently stir in rotini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and olives until combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight. Stir gently before serving.
- Calories 481.8 kcal High 24%
- Protein 7.78 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 49.79 g 18%
- Total Fat 27.96 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 3.65 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.31 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 467.28 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.81 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 50.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 235.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 31.38 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 41.7 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tri Color Italian Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 481.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Mayonnaise. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 481.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad healthy?
- Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 481.8 calories and 7.78 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 467.28 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.65 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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