Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad
Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad combines rotini with colorful mixed vegetables, kidney beans, crisp celery, cucumber, green bell pepper, and onion. A tangy-sweet cider vinegar and brown mustard dressing brings the ingredients together, making it a refreshing choice for picnics, potlucks, and warm-weather lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 77
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, cucumber, green pepper, and onion.
- 2
To make the dressing, combine vinegar, margarine, sugar, flour, salt, and brown mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool completely.
- 3
Pour the cooled dressing over the vegetables. Toss to distribute the dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator.
- 4
Let the mixture cool completely.
- 5
Pour the cooled dressing over the bowl of vegetables.
- 6
Toss to distribute the dressing evenly.
- 7
Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 254.12 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 7.79 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 50.05 g 18%
- Total Fat 3.35 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.24 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 176.55 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 6.71 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 15.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 474.69 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 146.5 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 8.7 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Celery, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 254.12 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Celery, Cucumber, Diced Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad healthy?
- Patchwork Quilt Rotini Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 254.12 calories and 7.79 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 176.55 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery 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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