Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad
Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad brings a bright mix of tender corkscrew pasta, crisp veggies, and savory salami and pepperoni, all coated in tangy Italian dressing. Mozzarella ribbons, artichoke hearts, and olives add rich, briny notes, while parsley and Parmesan round it out. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches on warm days.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sunshine Rotini Pasta 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 DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2
Combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, and broccoli in a large serving bowl. Pour in 1 cup dressing and stir until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- 3
Right before serving, toss the pasta salad with the remaining 1 cup dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Garnish with tomato wedges.
- Calories 563.33 kcal High 28%
- Protein 21.68 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 46.75 g 17%
- Total Fat 32.67 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 9.93 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.17 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1395.75 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 2.72 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 5.67 g --
- Added Sugars 3.5 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 225.96 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 322.36 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 106.57 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 30.77 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Broccoli, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 563.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Broccoli, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sunshine Rotini Pasta 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 563.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad healthy?
- Sunshine Rotini Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 563.33 calories and 21.68 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1395.75 mg (61% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.93 g (50% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.5 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, 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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