Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad
Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad brings the cool crunch of romaine, cucumber, and red onion together with juicy tomatoes and salty salami, all brightened by tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Tucked into tender jumbo shells and sprinkled with Parmesan, each bite balances freshness with a savory bite. Serve as a party appetizer, picnic finger food, or a light lunch that feels fun and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain; rinse with cold water until cold.
- 4
Combine lettuce, tomatoes, salami, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- 5
Add vinaigrette; toss the salad to coat.
- 6
Stuff shells with the salad; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 224.53 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 12.24 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 20.15 g 7%
- Total Fat 11.13 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.1 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.94 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 639.05 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 213.12 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 347.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 189.22 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 11.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 9, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cucumber, Jumbo Pasta Shells, and Red Onion. Each serving provides about 224.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or salad or snack.
- What is Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cucumber, Jumbo Pasta Shells, Red Onion, Romaine Lettuce. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 224.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad healthy?
- Pasta Shells Filled with Chopped Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 224.53 calories and 12.24 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 639.05 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.1 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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