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Garden Pasta Salad

Garden Pasta Salad on a plate
Makes: 6 Servings

Pasta salad is a cool and delightful addition to lunch or dinner. It goes with soup or a sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup macaroni, cooked
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine macaroni, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers. Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. If using parsley, add that too.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta. Mix well.
  4. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve cold.

Notes

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Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 35
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 99 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 5 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 45 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 35
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 5 mg
Potassium 45 mg
Sodium 99 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 5 mg
Phosphorus 13 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 16 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 2 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
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