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
- 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
- Protein 21.37 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.87 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 44.17 mg Moderate
- Sodium 481.31 mg High
- Fiber 0.88 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.3 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 228.19 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source
- Potassium 286.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 131.59 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 29.18 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.14 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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