Is this pasta salad vegan?

No, it typically contains cheese in the pesto.

How can I make it healthier?

You can use whole grain pasta and reduce the oil in the pesto.

Yes, grilled chicken or tofu would be excellent additions.

Pasta

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad tossed in spicy pesto, with fresh vegetables to enhance your meal.

Per 100 g

210 kcal

1 cup

315 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
8 g / 100g	32 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 58% · Fat 28%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (150 g, 315 kcal) is 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 77 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Spicy Pesto Pasta Salad is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Spicy Pesto Pasta Salad	210	8 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

6/10

Great as a meal prep option, packed with flavors but moderate in calories.

Is this pasta salad vegan?: No, it typically contains cheese in the pesto.
How can I make it healthier?: You can use whole grain pasta and reduce the oil in the pesto.
Can I add protein to this dish?: Yes, grilled chicken or tofu would be excellent additions.

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