Know what’s on your plate
Pasta salad
Calories & nutrition facts
with egg
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 215 kcal —
- Protein 5.2 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 21 g 8%
- Fat 11 g 15%
- Saturated fat 2 g 10%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 1.8 g —
- Sodium 197 mg 9%
- Cholesterol 39 mg 13%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 18 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 1.6 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 25.2 µg 21%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 1.2 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 55 µg 14%
- Vitamin B12 0.12 µg 5%
- Choline 35.7 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 59 mg 5%
- Potassium 56 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.47 mg 4%
- Copper 0.08 mg 8%
- Selenium 20.7 µg 38%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 | 5.2 g | 21 g | 11 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 204 g | 439 | 11 g | 43 g | 23 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 408 g | 877 | 21 g | 87 g | 47 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 102 g | 219 | 5.3 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 612 g | 1316 | 32 g | 130 g | 70 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 816 g | 1754 | 42 g | 173 g | 93 g |
Similar foods
- Egg pasta saladsavoury, with mayonnaise, diluted with yogurt141 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna pasta salad200 kcal / 100 g
- Pasta salad with vegetablesprepared with Italian dressing, homemade132 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetarian pasta saladwith sauce119 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat pasta saladwith mayonnaise, with salt178 kcal / 100 g
- Macaroni salador pasta, with tuna and egg197 kcal / 100 g
- Potato saladwith egg157 kcal / 100 g
- Egg pastafresh, raw282 kcal / 100 g
- Potato salad with egg157 kcal / 100 g
- Egg-free pastaboiled, baked165 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pasta salad
How do you stop pasta salad from going dry?
Drain the pasta well, then toss it with a little dressing while it is still warm so it absorbs the flavour. Stir in the rest of the dressing just before serving, as pasta continues to soak it up while it chills.
Should you rinse pasta before making pasta salad?
A quick rinse under cold water cools it and stops it cooking, which is useful when you need to assemble the salad straight away. Drain it thoroughly; for a salad you can prepare ahead, you can instead spread the pasta out to cool and dress it while slightly warm.
How long does pasta salad keep in the fridge?
Store it in a covered container in the fridge and eat it within three days. If it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, discard it rather than chilling it for later.
What goes well in pasta salad?
Try chopped tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta with a lemon-and-olive-oil dressing, or add sweetcorn, spring onions and tuna. Short shapes such as fusilli, farfalle and macaroni hold dressing and small ingredients well.
Can you make pasta salad the day before?
Yes. Cook and cool the pasta, then refrigerate it with sturdy ingredients and most of the dressing; add delicate leaves and a final splash of dressing shortly before serving.
What can you use instead of mayonnaise in pasta salad?
Use a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and mustard, or mix plain yoghurt with lemon and herbs for a creamy alternative. Add the dressing gradually so it coats the pasta without pooling at the bottom.
Is pasta salad more filling than potato salad?
Pasta salad has 150 kcal per 100 g, compared with 239 kcal in potato salad. The ingredients and dressing make a big difference, so the two can vary considerably in richness.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 58148120 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
