PRIMAVERA PASTA SALAD

Servings: Provides 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: • 8 ounces whole wheat Rotini • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips • 1 can black olives, pitted and drained • 8 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained • 1 cup broccoli, cooked and drained • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon oregano • 1 teaspoon rosemary • 1/4 to 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese Directions: Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain and rinse under cold water.
Put pasta in a large mixing bowl.
Mix in all remaining ingredients; toss well.
Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours and serve.
Nutritional analysis: One serving provides approximately: 276 calories, 8 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 17 g fat (1 g saturated), 5 mg cholesterol, 16 mcg folate, 1 g iron and 838 mg sodium.
Recipe courtesy of the Wheat Foods Council
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