Recipezaar.com Pasta Salad Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Recipezaar.com Pasta Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 27%. At 625mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Recipezaar.com Pasta Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 285 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 276
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 625mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 157mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 805mg Vitamin A: 67mcg
Vitamin C: 103mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
  • 1 yellow bell pepper or orange bell pepper , cut into strips (capsicum)
  • 1/2 cup water , plus
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar (I like to use a bit more vinegar and reduce water accordingly)
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato , cut into strips (not packed in oil)
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 small red onion , diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts , drained and quartered
  • 15 kalamata olives , pitted and halved
  • 2 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 (2/3 ounce) package good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or fresh basil , chopped

Instructions

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