Personalized Pasta Salad
This is a great salad to personalize with ingredients you love!
Average Cost: $10.35 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Average Servings: 8 Recipe Source: Nutrition Stripped
Ingredients
- 2 Cups uncooked pasta, such as macaroni or rotini
- 1/2 Cup reduced-fat salad dressing
- 2 Cups cooked, cubed chicken
- 1 Medium tomato, chopped
- 1 Medium red or green bell pepper, cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 Medium red onion, diced
- 1 Can (4 ounces) sliced black olives
Directions
Step 1
Measure 6 cups of water into a (4 quart or larger) sauce pan. Bring water to a boil over high heat and add pasta. Cook until tender (about 8 to 10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
Step 2
Add dressing; toss lightly. Add meat and vegetables, and toss again.
Step 3
Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Utensils Needed
- Knife for chopping vegetables
- Large sauce pan
- Colander
- Measuring cups and spoons
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 15 g |