Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 clove garlic

minced

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 cups colored rotini pasta

1 cup chopped tomatoes

½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper

½ cup sliced black olives

Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise vinegar salt black pepper and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta tomatoes bell peppers and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.

Nutritional Information

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 353.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 17.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 30.9g 48%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 13.9mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 460.5IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 27mg 45%

Folate: 47.1mcg 12%

Calcium: 24.1mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 15.1mg 5%

Potassium: 142.8mg 4%

Sodium: 702.4mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 278.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.