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Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad

Name: Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells; 1/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets; 1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots; 1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper; 1/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes; 1/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing; Leaf lettuce, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

2 servings

THIS colorful pasta salad is a family favorite and one I make often because I love fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself or a side dish compatible with any cut of meat. It's also any easy salad I often bring along to a pot luck supper.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
Leaf lettuce, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and yellow pepper in boiling water for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain well; place in a bowl. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 218 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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