Sliced in a cold pasta salad
This is a refreshing cold pasta salad featuring sliced ingredients like vegetables, cheese, or cured meats tossed with cooked pasta. It's typically dressed with a vinaigrette or creamy dressing and served chilled as a side dish or light meal. While variations exist worldwide, it's particularly popular in American and European home cooking for picnics and potlucks.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The dish is generally moderate in carbohydrates from the pasta, with fat content depending on the dressing and added ingredients like cheese or meats. It provides a good source of energy and can offer vitamins and minerals from the included vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cold pasta salads are a classic example of 'potluck cuisine,' designed to be made ahead, serve a crowd, and taste better as flavors meld. Nutritionally, using whole-wheat pasta or adding legumes can significantly boost fiber and protein content.
