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Asparagus Pasta Salad

Delicious pasta and colorful fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 57; Fat .5g; Sodium 330mg; Carbohydrate 11g; Protein 2g; Cholesterol 0mg; Fiber 2g

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup small shell pasta
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup non-fat zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 cup carrots, sliced in thin coins
  • 1/4 cup diced sweet red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta following package directions
  2. Rinse, drain and cool
  3. Add remaining ingredients
  4. Mix and marinate for six to eight hours or overnight

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mom2three

Is the asparagus raw?

posted Apr 6th, 2010 7:16 pm


AmyC

This recipe is simple and yummy...as well as easy to pack for work! I used regular olive oil with some salt and pepper, which was a nice alternative as well!

posted Mar 4th, 2009 10:31 am

Carol Jacokes

I think that I need too think about all I've read. It sounds like a good program and a very healthy way too live.

posted Jan 13th, 2009 2:50 pm

Amy2423

Why do asparagus make my pee smell funny? I love them but cant stand it.

posted Oct 4th, 2008 11:28 pm


   
 

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