Salsa Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Salsa Pasta Salad
20 min.
11
105kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that brightens up any meal? Look no further than our delightful Salsa Pasta Salad! This dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with a colorful medley of ingredients that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of fresh vegetables like red bell peppers and tomatoes mingling with the zesty kick of chili powder and the tang of lemon juice. Each bite is a fiesta of flavors, with creamy black olives and spicy green chiles adding depth and excitement to your palate. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack, this pasta salad is versatile enough to complement any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish serves 11 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep. With only 105 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt! The beautiful rainbow radiatore pasta not only adds a pop of color but also makes this salad visually appealing. So grab your bowl and whisk, and let’s whip up a dish that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce olives black sliced canned
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic salt 
  • 4 ounce chiles diced green canned
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • 1  onion chopped
  • 2 cups rainbow radiatore pasta dry
  • 1  bell pepper red chopped
  • 3  tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup distilled vinegar white
  • 1 tablespoon sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook radiatore pasta until al dente.
  2. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, combine chopped onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes, and green chilies in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cilantro, garlic salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar and chili powder.
  5. Mix cooked pasta with vegetables. Toss with cilantro dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein8.48%
Fat39.62%
Carbs51.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.46
Glycemic Load
4.72
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.2126087416773%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.36mg
Hesperetin
1.07mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.78kcal
5.24%
Fat:4.78g
7.35%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.31%
Carbohydrates:14.08g
4.69%
Net Carbohydrates:11.96g
4.35%
Sugar:3.47g
3.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:614.76mg
26.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.3g
4.6%
Vitamin C:25.67mg
31.12%
Vitamin A:932.73IU
18.65%
Selenium:7.33µg
10.47%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.43%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.16%
Vitamin K:8.99µg
8.56%
Fiber:2.12g
8.48%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.11%
Folate:21.81µg
5.45%
Potassium:183.33mg
5.24%
Copper:0.09mg
4.28%
Phosphorus:39.39mg
3.94%
Magnesium:15.59mg
3.9%
Iron:0.66mg
3.65%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.49%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.72%
Calcium:24.21mg
2.42%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.22%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.06%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.54%
Source:Allrecipes