LINDA'S (HEALTHY & FILLING) PASTA SALAD
This is a cold pasta salad that utilizes lots of filling foods. If you are a Weight Watcher's member you will also enjoy the POINTS VALUE of only 2 points for a generous 1 cup serving!
Provided by Linda Stevens
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Boil pasta until el dente'. Rinse in cold water and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2. Clean and separate broccoli and cauliflower flowerettes. Boil a pot of water - turn off and place vegetables in hot water to BLANCH. (approx. 3 min). They should brighten in color, but still be crisp. Repeat with carrots.
- 3. Add blanched vegetables to bowl of pasta.
- 4. Add chopped tomato, sliced jalapenos and olives to pasta bowl. (You may use black or green olives). I prefer small green olives stuffed with pimentos. Mix thoroughly.
- 5. Cut cheddar cheese into small cubes and add along with 3 T. of fresh parmesan. Add the Caesar Italian salad dressing and blend into pasta and vegetable mixture thoroughly. I have also used fat free Zesta Italian dressing before. If you like a creamier salad you could also add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, but remember the POINTS value will change if you do. Refrigerate overnight covered.
- 6. If you want your salad hotter/spicier, leave seeds and veins in jalapenos.
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omeer afridi
[email protected]I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.
Joan Kaara
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.
osim osim
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.
Aleesha Zahid
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved it. It's a great make-ahead dish, and it's perfect for a crowd.
Kymario Chambers
[email protected]This pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.
Christian Mbeng
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. I would definitely make this again.
Namugga Shakira
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Pampos Antidorou
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great dish for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I would definitely re