Heart Healthy Rotini Pasta Salad Recipe
Whether you're packing a weekday lunch or a picnic meal, pasta salad is the way to get filling, flavorful results every time. Try this rotini pasta recipe with veggies you have on hand for a quick, satisfying bite that boasts heart-healthy properties.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
12 oz multigrain tri-colored rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1 cup low-fat Italian dressing
1/2 cup low-fat cubed mozzarella cheese
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, broccoli, olives and dressing. Add cheese and toss gently. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Toss salad before serving.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 220
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Per serving:
calories:220
total fat:4g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:350mg
total carb:36g
fibers:3g
proteins:8g
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