Pasta Salad
| Total : 35 min | Prep : 30 min |
Ingredients:
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup finely diced ham
- 2 cups chopped bell pepper
- ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Directions:
- Combine the evaporated milk, olive oil, feta, cilantro, lime juice, and some salt and pepper in a blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Add the ham, bell peppers, peas, and red onion to the drained pasta. Pour the dressing over the pasta and gently mix it into the salad.
Exchange: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat
Carbohydrate Units: 3
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe:
7 1-½ cup servings
7 1-½ cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 65
% Daily Value
11% Total Fat 7g
8% Cholesterol 24mg
15% Sodium 359mg
14% Total Carbohydrate 43g
12% Dietary Fiber 3g
0% Sugars 0g
28% Protein 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
