Veggie Pasta Salad

Here is a delicious low-fat dish that is great for summer time cook outs and get togethers. I have listed some veggies that you can use, however feel free to add or subtract what ever you like. I usually use what ever I have on hand. The pictured dish has all ingredients listed below and yes we had it as a side dish last night! I was also able to pick a few fresh basil leaves from the garden and throw them in (pictured below). Yummy!

INGREDIENTS

1 13.25oz Box of Whole Grain Rotini Pasta
1 cup of sliced pickles
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced cucumber, quartered
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup fresh chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup of fresh broccoli, broken into small pieces
2 celery stalks, split lengthwise, chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 tbs mustard
1 ts dried Italian spices or fresh basil, oregano, etc
1 cup Light Italian Dressing
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar

Our garden: Basil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to directions, rinse in cold water, set aside
  2. In a large covered mixing bowl, add all veggies, mustard, seasonings, pasta, dressing and vinegar.
  3. Mix with large spoon. Cover and shake to mix thoroughly. Let stand in refrigerator for 3-4 hours, mixing occasionally.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

The pictures below are of some of the Whole Grain and Whole Wheat Pastas that are available.

Pasta

Pasta

Pasta

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