Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad
Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad brings together tender spirals, crisp broccoli, juicy tomatoes, and creamy Cheddar in a tangy Italian dressing for a fresh, balanced bite. It’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, and cookouts when you need a colorful side that feeds many and tastes even better after chilling.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves70
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Big-Batch Rotini 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
- 50 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain the rotini, rinse it in a colander under cold water until completely cool, and return it to the pot.
- 2
Meanwhile, microwave the broccoli, one bag at a time, following the package directions, for 4 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Stir the broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the rotini until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Refrigerate the pasta salad until chilled, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve cold.
- Calories 120.73 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.71 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 16.44 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.39 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 2.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 131.87 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.25 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.6 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 93.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 12.25 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.55 mg Low Source 1%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Big Batch Rotini Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 70, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 120.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Big-Batch 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 120.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad healthy?
- Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 120.73 calories and 3.71 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.87 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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