Garden-Fresh Pasta Salad


Course : Pasta Salads
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


8 ounces uncooked pasta twists

2 cups broccoli florets

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 clove garlic minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 medium tomatoes -- chopped

1 medium yellow pepper -- chopped

1/4 cup green onion -- sliced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped

1 tablespoons fresh basil -- chopped

1 bunch lettuce leaves

1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese -- grated

6 medium cherry tomatoes -- for garnish

1 medium cucumber slices -- for garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


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


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