Confetti Pasta Salad

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

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish to brighten up your meal? Look no further than our delightful Confetti Pasta Salad! Packed with flavor and bursting with color, this pasta salad serves as the perfect side dish or antipasto for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, a picnic in the park, or just want a quick and satisfying snack, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The combination of succulent grape tomatoes, crisp yellow bell peppers, and fresh spinach adds a delightful crunch and a spectrum of colors, making every bite a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Tossed together with creamy feta cheese and fragrant dill, this salad is not only delicious but also healthy, boasting just 217 calories per serving. Plus, with the zesty freshness of lemon vinaigrette, it’s a dish that captures the essence of summer in every mouthful.

Best of all, this Confetti Pasta Salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. You can enjoy it right away, or let it chill in the fridge for up to eight hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Either way, it’s a tasty celebration of seasonal ingredients that is sure to brighten your table. Dive into this recipe, and let the colorful, delectable experience of Confetti Pasta Salad transform your dining occasion!

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%
    Alcohol %:0%
    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 B5:0.48mg
    4.78%
    Vitamin E:0.72mg
    4.78%
    Source:My Recipes