Amy's Pasta Salad Recipe


Submitted by arjohns72

Makes 8 servings


Italian Style Pasta Salad, great for picnics

Ingredients
16 ounce of pasta
1 green pepper, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 carrot, grated
1 cup italian salad dressing
Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  2. Toss in large bowl with all veggies. Add salad dressing.

  3. Add extra vegetables, if you desire.

  4. Refrigerate a few hours before serving or overnight, if possible. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it becomes. Enjoy!

  5. For variations, you could add chopped or sliced olives, shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese, or add chopped ham or pepperoni.

Categories

Pasta, Vegetables, Salads, Side Dish, American, Italian, Fourth of July, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 134.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
261
Calories from Fat
87
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
9.7g
15%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
7%
Cholesterol
61mg
20%
Sodium
28mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates
36.7g
12%
Dietary Fiber
0.7g
3%
Sugars
3.8g
Protein
6.9g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 2% Iron 12%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+
  Good points
  • Very low in sodium
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