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Vegetables: Spiral Pasta Salad

Source of Recipe

Down-Home Diabetic Cookbook – D. Kileel; New Brunswick

Spiral Pasta Salad

I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of time. This dish is easy to fix and perfect for taking along on picnics.

Plan ahead...needs to chill.
Exchanges
WW Points
Serves: 8

3 cups cooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded carrot

DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In ajar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss. Chill.

One 1/2-cup serving equals: Calories: 156...Carbohydrate: 21 gm...Protein: 3 gm...Sodium: 56 mg...Fat: 7 gm...Cholesterol: 0 mg...Fiber: 1 gm ++++ Exchanges: 1 Starch...1 Fat...l/2Vegetable ++++ WWP: 4