Sunday, May 31, 2009

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Floret Pasta Toss



Floret Pasta Toss
Quick Cooking


This refreshing salad from kari Congenie of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is fast to prepare because you can slice the vegetables while the pasta cookes. "I just threw it together, adding flavors that suited my taste buds," Kari notes. "Feel free to add a few of your own."

SERVINGS: 9
CATEGORY: Salads
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 9 servings.

 

Nutrition Facts
One serving:3/4 cup (prepared with fat-free dressing)
Calories: 116,Fat:
1 g,Saturated Fat:0 g,Cholesterol:
0 mg,Sodium:269 mg,Carbohydrate:
24 g,Fiber:2 g,Protein:5 g
Diabetic Exchange:
1-1/2 vegetable, 1 starch.

 

 

 
 
 
 

            Beth Layman  :)


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