Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers
Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers bursts with sweet, crisp bell peppers, briny olives, and creamy mozzarella, all coated in a bright basil-Parmesan vinaigrette. It’s fresh, colorful, and satisfying, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy lunch. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly firm, then drain.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, the dressing mixture, the red bell pepper, the yellow bell pepper, the orange bell pepper, the tomato, and the olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.
- Calories 351.62 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 21.37 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 4.81 g 2%
- Total Fat 28.41 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 8.87 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.17 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 485.77 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 230.74 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 286.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 88.03 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 43.79 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.96 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Tri Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers is an Italian side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Cheese Cubes, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 351.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Cheese Cubes, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers?
- 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 351.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers healthy?
- Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Three Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 351.62 calories and 21.37 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 485.77 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.87 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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