Personalized Pasta Salad

This is a great salad to personalize with ingredients you love!
Pasta Salad

Recipe Source: Nutrition Stripped

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked pasta, such as macaroni or rotini
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat salad dressing
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 can (4 ounces) sliced black olives

Directions

  1. Measure 6 cups of water into a (4 quart or larger) sauce pan.
  2. Bring water to a boil over high heat and add pasta. Cook until tender (about 8 to 10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
  3. Add dressing; toss lightly.
  4. Add meat and vegetables, and toss again.
  5. Chill until ready to serve.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
 
NutrientsAmount
Calories220
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Sodium250 mg
Total Carbohydrate26 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars2 g
Added Sugars included2 g
Protein15 g
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