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Fusilli Salad

This Mediterranean pasta salad is infused with fresh summer produce.

Nutrition Facts: 370 Calories, 10.3g Fat, 57.1mg Carbohydrates, 7.1g Fiber, 3.9g Sugar, 14.2g Protein
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Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. whole grain rotini (fusilli) pasta
  • 8 oz. asparagus spears (about 16 stalks), cut in 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • Black pepper and kosher salt to taste
  • 16 oz. artichoke hearts (about 12 pieces), cooked fresh or frozen
  • 4 oz. snap peas
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup red onions
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta as package directs. Drain, rinse under cold running water, drain again
  2. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Rinse under cold running water; drain well
  3. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegars, garlic, salt and pepper until blended
  4. Add cooked pasta and asparagus and remaining ingredients. Toss to mix and coat
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 days

Recipe edited by Terry Grieco Kenny for DietsInReview.com

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Crystal

This looks fabulous. If you are looking to cut some of the carbs (W poits) from pasta you can sub tofu noodles (40cal bag - 2 carbs) or salad greens. Delicious!!

posted Mar 19th, 2010 8:10 am

3xMom

Very fresh, lots of flavor!

posted Oct 4th, 2008 4:05 pm

Marsha

That looks so fresh! The 8 WW points took me back a bit, but if you were to eat that as a main dish, and it has so much protein and fiber, that's really a great meal!!

Marsha

That looks so fresh! The 8 WW points took me back a bit, but if you were to eat that as a main dish, and it has so much protein and fiber, that's really a great meal!!


   
 

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