Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette
Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette brings together chewy rotini, tangy pepperoni, and creamy provolone with crisp cucumbers, peppers, and a garlicky red wine dressing. Briny olives and Parmesan add depth, while herbs brighten every bite. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches where a refreshing, flavorful side steals the show.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette, 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
- 47 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- 3
Move the drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar and shake until thoroughly mixed.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad; toss until evenly coated. Serve right away, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.
- Calories 541.73 kcal High 27%
- Protein 16.23 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 42.22 g 15%
- Total Fat 34.94 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 9.76 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 835.19 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 4.02 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 263.08 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 482.74 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 121.58 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 46.01 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tri Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette is an Italian side dish recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Black Pepper, Cucumber, and Diced Pepperoni. Each serving provides about 541.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Pepperoni, Dried Basil. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette healthy?
- Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 541.73 calories and 16.23 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.19 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.76 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, 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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