Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad
Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad blends tender spirals of pasta with herbaceous pesto, sweet grape tomatoes, and creamy pearls of mozzarella for a fresh, vibrant bite. Each forkful balances basil brightness with rich olive oil and a touch of garlic, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy lunch on warm days.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 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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- 53
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- 2
Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini.
- 3
Toss to coat.
- 4
Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- Calories 210.86 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.32 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 32.29 g 12%
- Total Fat 6.12 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 65.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.06 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 137.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 7.9 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.67 mg Low Source 5%
- 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 🧄
About This Recipe
Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Pearls. Each serving provides about 210.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Pearls, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Pesto Rotini 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 210.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad healthy?
- Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 210.86 calories and 7.32 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.56 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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