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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad in a bowl
Makes: 8 servings

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)
  • 2 cups broccoli (blanched, cut in pieces)
  • 1 cup carrot (cooked, sliced)
  • 1/2 cup red pepper (strips)
  • 1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, light or reduced fat (can use more if desired)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a more hearty salad, add strips of cooked ham, a can of cooked red beans or sprinkle with grated cheese.



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Source:

Oregon’s Healthy Harvest Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (153g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 143
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 140 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 188 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 143
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 25 mg
Potassium 188 mg
Sodium 140 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 66 mg
Selenium 19 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 143 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 34 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 34 mcg
Folate 107 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 11 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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