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Pasta Salad
4 servings
This low-fat pasta dish is delicious hot or cold. It is prepared with water-packed artichokes (as opposed to oil-packed), which are available in most supermarkets.
Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings
- 2 c (142 g) dry bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 c (120 mL) boiling water
- 1/2 c (49 g) finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 14-oz (400-g) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1/4 c (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 c (30 mL) chopped fresh basil
- 1 15-oz (278-g) dark kidney beans, drained
- 1 c (240 mL) fat-free Italian salad dressing
Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Rinse with cold water, drain, and place in a large bowl.
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Soften tomatoes by soaking them in 1/2 c (120 mL) boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and chop. Add to pasta.
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Add to pasta and tomatoes along with the salad dressing. Toss to mix.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1-cup serving
Calories: 496
Fat: 5.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Calories from Fat: 8.8%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 23.6 g
Carbohydrates: 97.5 g
Sugar: 13.5 g
Fiber: 20.2 g
Sodium: 1,190 mg
Calcium: 147 mg
Iron: 6.3 mg
Vitamin C: 36 mg
Beta-Carotene: 679 mcg
Vitamin E: 1.4 mg
