Confetti Pasta Salad

Health score
42%
Confetti Pasta Salad
20 min.
6
217kcal

Suggestions

This Confetti Pasta Salad is a fun and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion! With a variety of colorful ingredients like bell peppers, spinach, and grape tomatoes, it's a true celebration of flavors and textures. The star of the show is definitely the feta cheese, adding a creamy and tangy twist to the salad. The optional dill and lemon add a refreshing touch, making this dish perfect for those warm summer days. Imagine serving this at your next picnic or potluck - it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Not only is it delicious, but it's also a nutritious option, packed with vitamins and minerals. With a moderate glycemic index and load, it's a great choice for those watching their blood sugar levels. The anti-inflammatory properties of the ingredients are an added bonus, making this dish a healthy and tasty option. Whether you serve it as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, this Confetti Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit! So, why not give it a try and bring some color and flavor to your table today?

Ingredients

  • ounce feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons optional: dill fresh chopped
  • pint grape tomatoes halved
  • servings optional: lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup onion red finely chopped
  • ounces shells uncooked
  • cups pkt spinach fresh coarsely chopped
  •  bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss pasta with tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
    2. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories217kcal
    Protein16.3%
    Fat20.09%
    Carbs63.61%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    34.42
    Glycemic Load
    12.65
    Inflammation Score
    -9
    Nutrition Score
    16.463043420211%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    1.5mg
    Hesperetin
    1.95mg
    Naringenin
    0.57mg
    Luteolin
    0.41mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.42mg
    Kaempferol
    0.78mg
    Myricetin
    0.22mg
    Quercetin
    2.6mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:216.95kcal
    10.85%
    Fat:4.9g
    7.54%
    Saturated Fat:2.66g
    16.62%
    Carbohydrates:34.93g
    11.64%
    Net Carbohydrates:32.06g
    11.66%
    Sugar:3.58g
    3.98%
    Cholesterol:16.82mg
    5.61%
    Sodium:230.49mg
    10.02%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Protein:8.95g
    17.9%
    Vitamin C:54.38mg
    65.92%
    Vitamin K:54.93µg
    52.32%
    Selenium:26.94µg
    38.49%
    Vitamin A:1731.16IU
    34.62%
    Manganese:0.57mg
    28.4%
    Phosphorus:166.91mg
    16.69%
    Vitamin B2:0.22mg
    13.23%
    Vitamin B6:0.26mg
    13.18%
    Folate:51.57µg
    12.89%
    Calcium:124.85mg
    12.49%
    Potassium:401.63mg
    11.48%
    Fiber:2.87g
    11.47%
    Magnesium:43.92mg
    10.98%
    Copper:0.2mg
    10.08%
    Zinc:1.32mg
    8.77%
    Vitamin B3:1.57mg
    7.83%
    Vitamin B1:0.11mg
    7.44%
    Iron:1.26mg
    6.99%
    Vitamin B12:0.32µg
    5.32%
    Vitamin E:0.72mg
    4.78%
    Vitamin B5:0.48mg
    4.78%
    Source:My Recipes