Pasta Salad
Light Italian dressing gives this colorful, veggie-stocked salad some zest
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Salads, Side Dish
Servings: 6
- 2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 large tomato (chopped)
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 medium onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup Italian light salad dressing
Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Mix again before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
- Try adding leftover vegetables.
- Can add a 15 ounce can of your favorite beans, drained and rinsed.
Recipe adapted from: Eating Smart-Being Active Cookbook
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