Potluck Pasta Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 5 Cuisine: American

A vibrant and easy-to-make pasta salad featuring cheddar, almonds, green onions, and basil, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual gatherings, offering fresh flavors and crunch.

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 c. almonds, slivered
  • 1/2 c. green onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. basil
  • salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta; drain and cool.
  2. Cut cheddar cheese into small cubes.
  3. Mix cooled pasta with diced cheddar, slivered almonds, sliced green onions, and chopped basil.
  4. Add salad dressing just before serving or toss to make ahead.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

341 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 29.8g 38% DV
Carbs 9.2g 3% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 394.8mg 17% DV
Potassium 372mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 25.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 165.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 308mg 24% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Tree nuts

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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