What type of pasta is used?

We typically use whole wheat fusilli pasta.

Is this salad good for meal prep?

Yes, it stores well and tastes great chilled.

No nuts are included, but you can add them for crunch!

Pasta

A zesty pasta salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a light olive oil dressing, perfect for warm weather.

Per 100 g

180 kcal

1 cup

270 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5 g / 100g	24 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 11% · Carbs 51% · Fat 38%

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

1 cup (150 g, 270 kcal) is 14% 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 66 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is number 2 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
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad	180	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 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.

7/10

Light and refreshing, it makes a great side dish for weight control.

What type of pasta is used?: We typically use whole wheat fusilli pasta.
Is this salad good for meal prep?: Yes, it stores well and tastes great chilled.
Does it contain nuts?: No nuts are included, but you can add them for crunch!

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