Bistro Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
37%
Bistro Pasta Salad
45 min.
4
234kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious? Look no further than this Bistro Pasta Salad! Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this vegetarian delight is ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or to impress guests as the star of your next antipasti platter.

Imagine tender orecchiette pasta mingling with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and savory marinated artichoke hearts. The bright tang of red onion adds a delightful zing, while the earthiness of fresh spinach provides a healthy foundation. But the real secret to this salad's magic? A generous drizzle of homemade Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette that elevates every bite.

This recipe is not only a taste sensation but also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a vibrant starter, a satisfying snack, or even as a light meal. And with only 234 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt! The recipe yields four generous servings, perfect for sharing – or enjoying all by yourself.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this Bistro Pasta Salad is guaranteed to become a new favorite. Get ready to experience a whirlwind of flavors and textures that will transport you straight to a sunny Mediterranean bistro. Buon appetito!

Ingredients

  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • ounces seashell macaroni cooked uncooked
  • ounce marinated artichoke hearts drained chopped
  • 12  oil-cured olives ripe
  • 0.5 cup onion red vertically sliced
  • cups torn spinach 
  • servings sun-dried tomato vinaigrette 
  • cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine spinach and next 5 ingredients (spinach through olives) in a large bowl.
  2. Pour 1 cup Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette over spinach mixture, and toss well.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over salad.
  4. Note: Store remaining vinaigrette in an airtight container in refrigerator for 1 week.
  5. Serve with hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories234kcal
Protein14.23%
Fat41.94%
Carbs43.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.63
Glycemic Load
9.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.770000024982%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
2.08mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
5.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.29kcal
11.71%
Fat:11g
16.93%
Saturated Fat:3.64g
22.74%
Carbohydrates:25.87g
8.62%
Net Carbohydrates:22.04g
8.01%
Sugar:3.14g
3.49%
Cholesterol:18.92mg
6.31%
Sodium:619.18mg
26.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.4g
16.81%
Vitamin K:148.9µg
141.81%
Vitamin A:3694.66IU
73.89%
Vitamin C:24.34mg
29.5%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.22%
Selenium:18.72µg
26.74%
Folate:79.4µg
19.85%
Calcium:162.66mg
16.27%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.63%
Fiber:3.84g
15.35%
Phosphorus:138.02mg
13.8%
Iron:2.28mg
12.64%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.86%
Magnesium:47.3mg
11.83%
Potassium:362.35mg
10.35%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.96%
Copper:0.16mg
8.04%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.88%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.55%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.99%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.09%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.7%
Source:My Recipes