Pasta "Perfect" Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: Italian

A vibrant and crunchy pasta salad featuring colorful spiral noodles, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Italian dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light summer meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 box colored spiral noodles
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli flowerets
  • 1 cup fresh cauliflower flowerets
  • 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook spiral noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Mix all prepared ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Pour Italian dressing over the mixture to marinate.
  4. Chill the salad so the flavors can meld and develop fully.
  5. Enjoy with everything!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

150 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 5.7g 7% DV
Carbs 23.9g 9% DV
Fiber 6.3g 23% DV
Sugar 13g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 398.8mg 17% DV
Potassium 727mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 862.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Calcium 66.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.2mg 6% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Wheat/Gluten

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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