Greek Pasta Salad (Ada) Recipe


Submitted by christinavt

Makes 6 servings


From the American Diabetes Association. balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil , garlic cloves, chopped fresh oregano, fresh mint, black pepper, orechetta pasta or pasta of choice, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion , diced seedless cucumber , pitted Greek olives cvt

Ingredients
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (91979)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp garlic cloves, minced
0.66 g (3/4 tsp) chopped fresh oregano (75700)
3/4 tsp fresh mint, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 lb dry penne (113681), orechetta or pasta of choice, cooked and cooled
204 g (12 cherry) tomatoes, cut and quartered
1/2 sliced red onion
1/2 diced seedless cucumber
34 g (1/4 cup) kalamata olives (102526)
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar. Whisk the olive oil in slowly until it is thoroughly combined. Add the garlic, oregano, mint and black pepper.

  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and toss until well-coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Categories

Pasta, Vegetables, Salads, American, Greek, Advance, Boil, Chill, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 132.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
123
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
13.7g
21%
Saturated Fat
1.6g
8%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
94mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates
33.1g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.0g
8%
Sugars
3.3g
Protein
5.3g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
* 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
C-
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
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