TANGY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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The variety of ingredients in Wilma Jones' delicious pasta salad will take your taste buds in different directions. "It's surprising how well the zippy citrus and raw vegetable flavors blend," she comments from Mobile, Alabama.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
DRESSING:
1/3 cup spicy hot V8 juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the lemon juice to the water. Drain and cool. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, radishes and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Am Super Boy TV
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This is my new go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Neshan Zia
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. I've even started experimenting with different vegetables and dressings.


ABRAHAM ORI
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This is the perfect pasta salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the tangy dressing is the perfect way to cool down.


Tareq ajij Saddam
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add or subtract vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Veronica Owens
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Crystal Garcia
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the colorful vegetables.


BEN OGAR
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of vegetables and the tangy dressing.


myniul Islam
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer cookout or potluck.


Lisa Aro
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Philip Adjei
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Sedrick Long
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and tangy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.