LINDA'S (HEALTHY & FILLING) PASTA SALAD
This is a cold pasta salad that utilizes lots of filling foods. If you are a Weight Watcher's member you will also enjoy the POINTS VALUE of only 2 points for a generous 1 cup serving!
Provided by Linda Stevens
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Boil pasta until el dente'. Rinse in cold water and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2. Clean and separate broccoli and cauliflower flowerettes. Boil a pot of water - turn off and place vegetables in hot water to BLANCH. (approx. 3 min). They should brighten in color, but still be crisp. Repeat with carrots.
- 3. Add blanched vegetables to bowl of pasta.
- 4. Add chopped tomato, sliced jalapenos and olives to pasta bowl. (You may use black or green olives). I prefer small green olives stuffed with pimentos. Mix thoroughly.
- 5. Cut cheddar cheese into small cubes and add along with 3 T. of fresh parmesan. Add the Caesar Italian salad dressing and blend into pasta and vegetable mixture thoroughly. I have also used fat free Zesta Italian dressing before. If you like a creamier salad you could also add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, but remember the POINTS value will change if you do. Refrigerate overnight covered.
- 6. If you want your salad hotter/spicier, leave seeds and veins in jalapenos.
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beverly moses
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.
Matfu karen
[email protected]This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Elvilah Imbali
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Loveness Xihlovo
[email protected]This pasta salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and the dressing is perfect.
kpagyang Meshach Simon
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Aja Hobson
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Apayi Mayi
[email protected]Love this pasta salad! It's so flavorful and satisfying.
lungisani lungy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I like to add whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Malana Malana
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.
Tuyizere Ferias
[email protected]This pasta salad is delicious and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer cookout or picnic.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Habib Lee
[email protected]This pasta salad was a huge hit at my potluck! It's healthy and filling, and everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making this again.