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Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

112 Ratings
112 Ratings
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Pasta Salad in a bowl
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Easy and delicious, make this tasty pasta salad for your next picnic.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pasta, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (medium, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1/2 cup broccoli (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. Drain and place in bowl or pan.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  5. Cool in refrigerator before serving.

Notes

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Source:

Easy and Nutritious Family Recipes
University of California Cooperative Extension
Fresno County

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/12 of recipe (58g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 142
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 48 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 12 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 99 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 142
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 3 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 12 mg
Potassium 99 mg
Sodium 48 mg
Copper 78 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 14 mg
Phosphorus 47 mg
Selenium 16 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 49 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 75 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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Bell peppers are $1.64 each here and Pasta can be $1-2 for a box, this pricing is way off.
06/19/15
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