Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

Health score
7%
Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad
510 min.
8
256kcal

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Get ready to impress your guests with a vibrant and delicious Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad! This stunning dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will elevate any gathering. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light starter, this pasta salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion, from festive holiday parties to casual summer barbecues.

Imagine layers of fresh, colorful ingredients coming together to create a harmonious blend of taste. The crispness of broccoli florets, the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, and the crunch of yellow bell peppers provide a refreshing contrast to the creamy dressing that binds it all together. With the addition of savory bacon bits and shredded Cheddar cheese, each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave your guests coming back for more.

What’s more, this salad is incredibly easy to prepare, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones. With a recommended chilling time of at least eight hours, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish that allows the flavors to meld beautifully. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a show-stopping Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad that will be the highlight of your next meal!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon bacon bits os®
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder 
  • ounces farfalle pasta uncooked (bow-tie)
  • tablespoons parsley fresh finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red
  • cup salad dressing 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes chopped
  • cup bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  3. While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
  4. In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta.
  5. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein13.76%
Fat50.58%
Carbs35.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.51
Glycemic Load
7.35
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.606956551904%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
1.87mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
2.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.12kcal
12.81%
Fat:14.59g
22.44%
Saturated Fat:5.39g
33.69%
Carbohydrates:23.14g
7.71%
Net Carbohydrates:21.32g
7.75%
Sugar:8.74g
9.72%
Cholesterol:23.25mg
7.75%
Sodium:464.33mg
20.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.93g
17.85%
Vitamin C:60.35mg
73.15%
Vitamin K:58.97µg
56.16%
Selenium:16.66µg
23.8%
Calcium:195.61mg
19.56%
Phosphorus:174.16mg
17.42%
Vitamin A:736.09IU
14.72%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.95%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.7%
Folate:35.54µg
8.89%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.72%
Potassium:292.51mg
8.36%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.35%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.15%
Fiber:1.83g
7.3%
Magnesium:28.96mg
7.24%
Copper:0.11mg
5.63%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.88%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.7%
Iron:0.75mg
4.17%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.09%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.07%