Salsa Pasta Salad

Name: Salsa Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 11 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry rainbow radiatore pasta; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives; 3 tomatoes, diced; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles; ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt; ⅓ cup lemon juice; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder

Rating: 4.44 stars

94 Ratings
62 Reviews
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A great summer salad served cold that tastes better the longer it sits.

By Kathy T

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

11 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook radiatore pasta until al dente. Drain.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, combine chopped onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes, and green chilies in a large bowl.
Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cilantro, garlic salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar and chili powder.
Step 4

Mix cooked pasta with vegetables. Toss with cilantro dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

178 calories; protein 2.7g 5% DV; carbohydrates 16.3g 5% DV; fat 12.2g 19% DV; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 514.1mg 21% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (62)

Most helpful positive review

Hanna N.

08/05/2005

My husband loves this salad and repeatedly asks me to make it. I omit the olives and green chilies and add only 2 teaspoons of white sugar. I also add just one teaspoon of chili powder since 1 tablespoon is way too spicy for us. Adding a can each of dark red kidney beans and whole kernel corn and using a red onion makes the salad even more attractive. If it weren't for the adjustments I've had to make on my own, this salad is definitely worthy of 5 stars. Its a keeper in my house! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

BAMATT

06/01/2005

Too much going on all at once. The vinegar was way overpowering for me. I could not eat more than a few bites. Read More

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(11)

94 Ratings

5 star values: 52
4 star values: 35
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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Hanna N.

08/05/2005

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Roxanne

07/19/2003

I was looking for a low-calorie pasta salad. This was the lowest I found and it sounded different. I was hesitant about only using 2 cups of dry pasta but it turned out to be plenty. I did add about 1/2 cup extra fresh cilantro to the salad. After letting it chill/marinade in the fridge for a few hours I've tasted it and think I will also add a finely diced jalapeno for some spice. It tastes really good now but I think I would enjoy the flavor of a jalapeno. Very good recipe. Read More

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(28)

ROLSTONS

07/14/2003

This is such a great recipe for those work related potluck/BBQ's. I never have any to bring home!!:( Read More

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(18)

LenaGina

06/22/2009

This is the best!! I did add avocados and black beans and corn. Everyone loved it!!! Thanks!! Read More

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(12)

BAMATT

06/01/2005

Too much going on all at once. The vinegar was way overpowering for me. I could not eat more than a few bites. Read More

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(11)

SARA_DC

01/26/2009

Awesome! I used Olive Oil instead and only 1/3 cup...Splenda instead of sugar and took out the bell pepper doubles the onion and added cucumber! Gotta try this one! Read More

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Katie Bremer

05/23/2005

This was a great salad. I used six roma tomatoes and a couple of jalapenos. If I make it again I'll add a bit more pasta and some chunks of avocado. Read More

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chrstn

08/16/2010

I've made this a couple of times for potluck BBQs and everyone liked it. I used a red onion and yellow pepper for a little more color and it makes a lot of the dressing so the second time I used 3 cups of dry pasta instead of 2 and there was still plenty of dressing to coat everything well. Read More

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ELISAN

02/24/2004

Loved this recipe. I did take one reviewer's advice and added some fresh chopped jalapeno to the cilantro dressing. I also substituted purple onion and yellow bell pepper to make the dish more colorful! Also used regular penne pasta rather than the rainbow pasta - it is all that I had on hand. Great mixture of flavors! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Salsa Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 11
Calories: 177.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 8 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 23 %

niacin equivalents: 11 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c: 51 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 4 %

calories from fat:

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*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.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Hanna N.

08/05/2005

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Roxanne

07/19/2003

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ROLSTONS

07/14/2003

This is such a great recipe for those work related potluck/BBQ's. I never have any to bring home!!:(

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(18)

LenaGina

06/22/2009

This is the best!! I did add avocados and black beans and corn. Everyone loved it!!! Thanks!!

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(12)

BAMATT

06/01/2005

Too much going on all at once. The vinegar was way overpowering for me. I could not eat more than a few bites.

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(11)

SARA_DC

01/26/2009

Awesome! I used Olive Oil instead and only 1/3 cup...Splenda instead of sugar and took out the bell pepper doubles the onion and added cucumber! Gotta try this one!

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(11)

Katie Bremer