Here is a low fat pasta salad recipe that can help you enjoy guilt-free get-togethers
Prep Time: 00:20
Cook Time: 00:12
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. (12 to 16 oz) tricolor pasta (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 each green, yellow and red peppers, seeded and chopped into 1/4" dice
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4" dice
- 1/2 cup Vidalia (or other mild onion) cut into 1/4" dice
- 1 carrot, grated
- Any other fresh vegetables that you wish to add, such as asparagus, fresh corn, or zucchini also cut into 1/4 " dice
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup fat-free salad dressing, any kind. Fat-free caesar is a nice choice.
- 2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons honey mustard (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Preparation:
Cook tricolor pasta according to directions on package. Drain and cool.
While pasta is cooking, chop vegetables and put into a large bowl. Add cooled pasta. Stir in salad dressing, vinegar and honey mustard if desired. Mix thoroughly. Add more salad dressing if pasta seems dry. Refrigerate covered, until chilled, 1-2 hours.
