Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans
Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans layers tender rotelli with peppery salami, briny black olives, and sweet red bell pepper, all coated in a tangy mix of creamy and Italian dressings with plenty of Parmesan. It’s rich, balanced, and satisfying—perfect for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches when you want bold antipasto vibes in a chilled pasta dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans, 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 DensityFair
- 46 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until slightly firm, then rinse it under cold water and drain.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the creamy salad dressing, Italian dressing, and Parmesan.
- 3
Add the pasta, salami, bell pepper, olives, and onion, then stir well to coat evenly. Let it chill before serving.
- Calories 441.52 kcal High 22%
- Protein 14.87 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 35.06 g 13%
- Total Fat 27.07 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 6.51 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1089.46 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 1.79 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.04 g --
- Added Sugars 2.18 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 151.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 244.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 24.27 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 33.65 mg Good Source 37%
- 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
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Dressing, Red Bell Pepper, and Red Onion. Each serving provides about 441.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad or snack.
- What is Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans made of?
- The main ingredients are Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Dressing, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Rotini. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 441.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans healthy?
- Italian Pasta Salad for Salami Fans has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 441.52 calories and 14.87 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1089.46 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.51 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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