Whole Wheat Gemelli Pasta Salad Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Whole Wheat Gemelli Pasta Salad

A low fructose, tasty pasta salad using organic whole wheat gemelli pasta, black beans, and fresh vegetables.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

60 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish
Salad and Salad Dressing
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sweet bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 second spray olive oil
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 1/3 cups dry organic whole wheat gemelli

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Lightly spray drained pasta while still hot with olive oil spray, toss and spray again. Toss to coat all the pasta. Allow to cool to room temperature, 15-30 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooling, chop bell pepper (use red, yellow, and/or orange sweet bell pepper) and celery. Drain black beans.
  • When pasta is cooled, pour into mixing bowl and add the chopped bell pepper, celery, black beans and mayonnaise.
  • Add Cajun seasoning to taste. Stir well, coating all pasta and vegetables with mayonnaise.
  • Pour into covered container and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Note: diced cooked chicken can be added. Immediately before serving add sliced avocado and/or finely shredded Mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 248
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 10.81g
    % Daily Value 14%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.513g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 6.03g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.505g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 2%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 413mg
    % Daily Value 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 34.12g
    % Daily Value 12%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 5.4g
      % Daily Value 19%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 2.25g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 6.71g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 2mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 26mg
    % Daily Value 29%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 299mg
    % Daily Value 6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 248 KCal
  • Fat 10.81 g
  • Carbs 34.12 g
  • Protein 6.71 g

There are 248 calories in 1 serving of Whole Wheat Gemelli Pasta Salad.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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