Tuscan Style Tomato Pasta Salad

Health score
12%
Tuscan Style Tomato Pasta Salad
15 min.
6
188kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious side dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine? Look no further than this Tuscan Style Tomato Pasta Salad! Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a light lunch, or simply craving a refreshing snack.

This delightful dish combines the freshness of baby spinach and the sweetness of grape tomatoes with the creamy richness of fresh mozzarella cheese. Tossed together with aromatic basil and a zesty lemon dressing, each bite bursts with flavor that transports you straight to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. Using the convenient Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® Tuscan style tomato pasta salad mix, you can whip up this culinary masterpiece in no time. With just a few easy steps, you’ll have a colorful and nutritious salad that not only looks stunning on the table but also offers a satisfying balance of protein, healthy fats, and minimal carbs.

Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light starter, this Tuscan Style Tomato Pasta Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your ingredients, and let’s bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • cup mozzarella fresh cubed
  • cup grape tomatoes halved
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • servings olive oil for on box
  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix tuscan style betty crocker® suddenly salad®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Empty contents of pasta mix (from Suddenly Salad box) 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 well. In medium bowl, stir seasoning mix, water, olive oil and lemon juice until well blended. Stir in pasta, spinach, tomatoes and cheese; top with basil. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein9.81%
Fat85.67%
Carbs4.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.83
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.1252174170121%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.66mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.44kcal
9.42%
Fat:18.28g
28.13%
Saturated Fat:4.4g
27.52%
Carbohydrates:2.17g
0.72%
Net Carbohydrates:1.62g
0.59%
Sugar:1.03g
1.14%
Cholesterol:14.75mg
4.92%
Sodium:128.96mg
5.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.71g
9.42%
Vitamin K:63.27µg
60.26%
Vitamin A:1325.08IU
26.5%
Vitamin E:2.4mg
16.03%
Calcium:108.92mg
10.89%
Vitamin C:8.33mg
10.1%
Phosphorus:77.9mg
7.79%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.09%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.78%
Folate:26.43µg
6.61%
Selenium:3.28µg
4.69%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.59%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.34%
Potassium:137.5mg
3.93%
Magnesium:15.31mg
3.83%
Iron:0.54mg
2.99%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.51%
Fiber:0.56g
2.22%
Copper:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.61%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.26%