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Vegetable: Cucumber Shell Salad

Source of Recipe

Quick Cooking Magazine - P. Ishii –NB


Recipe Introduction

Plan ahead…needs to chill at least 2 hours Exchanges
Serves: 16

1 pkg. (16 oz.) medium shell pasta
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 c. fat-free ranch salad dressing

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta and the next 3 ingredients. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

One 3/4-cup serving equals: 165 calories…1 gm fat (trace saturated)…trace cholesterol…210 mg sodium…33 gm carbohydrate…3 gm fiber…6 gm protein ++++ Exchanges: 2 starch.