SALAD
4 oz (1 ½ cups) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1 ½ cups halved zucchini slices
4 plum tomatoes sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms
2 Tbsp chopped red onion
DRESSING
½ cup purchased reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese
1/8 tsp coarse ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Cook pasta to desired doneness. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onion; mix gently. Stir in cooked pasta.
3. In a blender, combine dressing ingredients, and mix well. Pour over salad; toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate. If desired garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 (1 ½ cup) servings
Nutrition information: More fiber if using whole wheat pasta and fat depends on the salad dressing.
Calories 190
Fat: 6 grams (only 1 sat)
Protein: 5 grams
Carbs: 29 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 280 mg
From Fast and Healthy
July/Aug 1996
Oldie but goodie- I still make it. It’s great for parties and camping.
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