Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad
Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad brings together tender pasta with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, sweet onion, bell pepper, and briny black olives for a refreshing bite. A light lemon-basil dressing ties everything together with bright acidity and herbaceous notes. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy lunch, it tastes even better after a brief chill.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until slightly firm. Drain, then rinse with cold water.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cucumber, and black olives. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Calories 309.52 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.24 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 40.43 g 15%
- Total Fat 14.31 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.32 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 487.97 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 4.76 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 527.5 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 120.44 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 17.98 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Vegetarian Penne Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Black Pepper, Cucumber, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 309.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad healthy?
- Greek-Style Vegetarian Penne Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 309.52 calories and 7.24 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.97 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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