Garden-Fresh Pasta Salad
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Course : Pasta Salads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  8             ounces  uncooked pasta twists
  2               cups  broccoli florets
     1/2           cup  light mayonnaise
  2        tablespoons  white wine vinegar
  1         centiliter  garlic -- minced
  1           teaspoon  salt
     1/4      teaspoon  pepper
  2                     tomatoes -- chopped
  1                     yellow pepper -- chopped
     1/4           cup  green onion -- sliced
  2        tablespoons  fresh parsley -- chopped
  1         tablespoon  fresh basil -- chopped
                        lettuce leaves
     1/4           cup  fresh parmesan cheese -- grated
                        cherry tomatoes -- for garnish
                        cucumber slices -- for garnish
 

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta twists according to package directions. About 5 minutes before pasta is doen, add broccoli florets and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain well. 2. In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, parsley and basil; toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, or until chilled. 3. To serve, line platter or individual plates with lettuce leaves; spoon pasta salad on top and sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.

 

Nutritional Information:

54 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (47% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 350mg Sodium