Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad
Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad brings together tender acini di pepe with toasty garlic-chile oil and briny Kalamata bites for a bright, balanced flavor. The gentle heat from red pepper flakes pairs with buttery richness, making it a lively side for grilled mains or a light lunch that satisfies without feeling heavy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the acini di pepe in the boiling water until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 9 minutes.
- 2
Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter with the olive oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
When the foam subsides, cook and stir the garlic and red pepper flakes in the butter mixture until the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from the heat and stir the olives into the garlic mixture.
- 5
Transfer to the bowl with the pasta and toss to combine.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to serve.
- Calories 234.07 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.84 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 32.98 g 12%
- Total Fat 10.13 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 290.92 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.49 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 0.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 80.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 33.17 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Olive Studded Pasta Pearl Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dry Pasta, Kalamata Olives, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 234.07 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Dry Pasta, Kalamata Olives, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad healthy?
- Olive-Studded Pasta Pearl Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 234.07 calories and 4.84 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.92 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.17 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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