Layered Summer Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Layered Summer Pasta Salad
25 min.
10
151kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to elevate your summer gatherings? Look no further than this Layered Summer Pasta Salad! Perfectly suited for warm weather, this dairy-free delight is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with color and flavor. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a beautiful salad that serves 10, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or family get-togethers.

This pasta salad features a delightful combination of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy carrots, and fresh broccoli florets, all layered with a savory ranch dressing that ties the ingredients together beautifully. The addition of juicy Roma tomatoes adds a pop of color and a burst of freshness, making each bite a delicious experience. With only 151 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutritious side dish that complements any meal.

Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply want a tasty snack to enjoy on a sunny day, this Layered Summer Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit. Its versatility allows it to shine as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light starter. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a dish that celebrates the flavors of summer!

Ingredients

  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • 1.3 cups ranch dressing 
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • cups carrots shredded
  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  •  plum tomatoes coarsely chopped (Roma)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing.
  3. Add pasta; toss to combine.
  4. In 3- or 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce, carrots, broccoli and pasta mixture. Top with tomatoes.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories151kcal
Protein3.76%
Fat79.51%
Carbs16.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.68
Glycemic Load
1.17
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.062173768878%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
1.5mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:150.66kcal
7.53%
Fat:13.55g
20.84%
Saturated Fat:2.13g
13.29%
Carbohydrates:6.41g
2.14%
Net Carbohydrates:4.78g
1.74%
Sugar:3.43g
3.81%
Cholesterol:7.8mg
2.6%
Sodium:297.16mg
12.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.44g
2.88%
Vitamin A:5733.69IU
114.67%
Vitamin K:77.58µg
73.88%
Vitamin C:20.01mg
24.25%
Folate:38.76µg
9.69%
Phosphorus:83.98mg
8.4%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.08%
Fiber:1.64g
6.55%
Potassium:223.1mg
6.37%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.17%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.83%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.45%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.36%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.27%
Calcium:31.33mg
3.13%
Magnesium:11.73mg
2.93%
Iron:0.47mg
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Selenium:1.59µg
2.27%
Copper:0.04mg
2.01%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.6%