Picnic Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Picnic Pasta Salad
140 min.
12
214kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to elevate your next picnic or gathering? Look no further than this delightful Picnic Pasta Salad! Perfectly suited for warm weather, this dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. With a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing, this salad is sure to please a crowd.

The star of this dish is the rotini pasta, which holds onto the tangy tomato sauce and dressing beautifully, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste. The addition of fresh basil and oregano brings a garden-fresh aroma that will transport you straight to a sun-drenched Italian terrace. Each serving is a harmonious blend of textures, from the crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes to the earthy mushrooms and briny olives.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, a starter, or a light snack, this Picnic Pasta Salad is versatile enough to complement any meal. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully in the refrigerator. With just 214 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the great outdoors. So grab your picnic blanket, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and satisfying dish!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta 
  • ounces tomato sauce canned
  • cup salad dressing italian
  • tablespoon basil dried fresh chopped
  • tablespoon oregano dried fresh chopped
  • ounces mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 1.5 cups roma tomatoes coarsely chopped (plum)
  • 1.5 cups cucumber coarsely chopped
  • medium onion red chopped
  • 2.3 ounces olives ripe drained sliced canned

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. Mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil and oregano in large bowl.
  3. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories214kcal
Protein11.31%
Fat23.93%
Carbs64.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17
Glycemic Load
12.26
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.8895654427293%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.9kcal
10.7%
Fat:5.72g
8.8%
Saturated Fat:0.83g
5.18%
Carbohydrates:34.85g
11.62%
Net Carbohydrates:32.18g
11.7%
Sugar:5.38g
5.98%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:372.13mg
16.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.08g
12.17%
Selenium:25.19µg
35.99%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.37%
Vitamin K:23.48µg
22.37%
Fiber:2.67g
10.68%
Copper:0.21mg
10.3%
Phosphorus:100.57mg
10.06%
Magnesium:34.73mg
8.68%
Potassium:301.74mg
8.62%
Vitamin C:6.82mg
8.27%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.16%
Iron:1.37mg
7.63%
Vitamin A:377.84IU
7.56%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.29%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.76%
Folate:20.4µg
5.1%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.04%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.84%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.71%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.13%
Calcium:37.62mg
3.76%