Darla's Italian, Greek, and Spanish Fusion Pasta Salad
"This was made for our family's lunch at the pool! In the summer time we spend most of our time together at the pool and BBQ-ing. But this was lunch so we wanted something, COLD, FAST, and of course TASTY! So, since I'm mostly European I thought my family would really enjoy something a little more NORMAL, to their palettes."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Olive | 1 large (4g) | 4 |
| Salad Dressing | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 cups radiatore pasta
- 1/2 pound applewood ham, cut into quarters
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- 1 (6 ounce) can large black olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek salad dressing