Pasta Vegetable Salad

pasta salad with assorted vegetables

Try this tasty salad with whole-grain pasta in your favorite shape. Enjoy with family and friends at your next gathering. This recipe makes six servings.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked pasta (any shape)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, medium (diced)
  • 1/4 onion, medium (diced)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Directions:

  1.  Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Mix again before serving.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 119 total calories; 3g total fat; 0g saturated fat; 0mg cholesterol; 110mg sodium; 20g carbohydrates; 2g dietary fiber; 3g total sugars; 1g added sugars included; 4g protein; 16mg calcium; 1mg iron; 171mg potassium

Recipe source: MyPlate