Betsy'S Pasta Salad

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A vibrant, flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh vegetables, olives, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick family dinners with a Mediterranean flair.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. spaghetti
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 small container cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz. sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions.
  2. Rinse spaghetti in cool water.
  3. Add broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and black olives to the spaghetti.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables.
  5. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

158 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 6.7g 9% DV
Carbs 14g 5% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 537.5mg 23% DV
Potassium 236.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8% DV
Calcium 228.3mg 18% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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