Pasta salad
An outstanding pasta salad packed full of great ingredients with a wonderful light
dressing.
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients
2 cups snow peas
1 bunch broccoli, flowerets only
1 (12-ounce) package tri-colored pasta shells
1 (6-ounce) package tri-colored stuffed tortellini
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cut in half
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 red bell pepper, cored, cut into strips
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
Directions
- Cook snow peas and broccoli in microwave until crisp tender. Drain, set aside.
- Cook pasta shells and tortellini according to directions on package omitting salt
and oil. Drain, set aside. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Toss with Dressing
(recipe follows).
Dressing
Ingredients
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried dill weed leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Directions
- Combine all ingredients together, mixing well. Pour over pasta salad, refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving
Calories 283, Protein (g) 10, Carbohydrate (g) 40, Fat (g) 10, Cal. from Fat (%)
31, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 4, Cholesterol (mg) 13, Sodium (mg) 334,
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1.5 fat
DOC’S NOTES: Includes broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable with Vitamins A, B, and
C.