Pasta salad with carrots, broccoli, and peppers.

Italian Pasta Salad

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Fresh and crunchy broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, and green onion, make this easy and delicious pasta salad burst with flavor! This pasta salad would be an excellent side dish to grilled meat, fish, or tofu.

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups Pasta Cooked, whole grain
  • 2 cups Broccoli Pieces
  • 1 cup Carrot Cooked and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper Strips
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dredding Light or reduced fat

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Italian Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
129
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
21
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
218
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
3137
IU
63
%
Vitamin C
 
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Broccoli, Carrot, Green Onion, Italian Salad Dressing, Pasta, Red Pepper