Vegetable Pasta Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 267.3
  • Total Fat: 30.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.6 mg
  • Sodium: 862.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

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Introduction

You can also use a low-fat vinaigrette dressing. I like Balsamic. You can also use a low-fat vinaigrette dressing. I like Balsamic.
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1 c. cooked orzo
    1 c. lightly steamed asparagus, cut the same size as peas
    1/2 c. red bell pepper or carrots, chopped
    1/2 c. green onions, sliced
    1/2 c. yellow summer squash, chopped
    1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped (optional)
    1 c. fresh spinach, chopped
    1 c. small cherry tomatoes, cut in half (optional)
    1/4 c. vinaigrette dressing
    2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

Combine the pasta, asparagus, peppers, onions, squash, spinach, tomatoes, dressing, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the dressing. Serve with grilled chicken or fish at a barbecue or picnic.

Yield: 5 servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALDZIEDZ.