Waldorf pasta salad
This light colorful salad is like eating a fruit salad with pasta.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange slices, drained
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 green apple, cored, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
Directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; set aside.
- In small bowl, blend yogurt with orange juice. In a large bowl, combine pasta, mandarin
orange slices, grapes, apple, and celery. Stir in yogurt mixture; toss well.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutritional information per serving
Calories 235, Protein (g) 8, Carbohydrate (g) 50, Fat (g) 1, Cal. from Fat (%) 3,
Saturated Fat (g) 0, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 1, Sodium (mg) 53, Diabetic
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, 0.5 skim milk
DOC’S NOTES: This is a full meal in one dish. The fruit is a great sources of fiber.
Red grapes are a source of resveratrol which is a phytochemical or cancer protective
substance.