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    LowFat - Greek Pasta Salad


    Source of Recipe


    From Lowfat Cooking.com

    List of Ingredients




    LowFat - Greek Pasta Salad

    1 pound penne pasta, uncooked (about 5 cups dry)
    1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, and diced English cucumber
    3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.)
    1/2 cup chopped red onions
    1/4 cup each chopped green onions and pitted, sliced black olives
    1/4 cup chopped, fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried

    Dressing:
    1/2 cup low-sodium, low-fat chicken (or vegetable) broth
    1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon each olive oil and lemon juice
    1 teaspoon each Dijon mustard and sugar
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper


    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water and
    drain again.

    In a large bowl, toss together pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese,
    onions, olives, and oregano. Set aside.

    In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad
    and mix well. Season with more black pepper, if desired. Cover and
    refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Makes 8 Servings

    Per Serving: Calories 312, Protein 10.7 g, Carbohydrates 47.5 g, Total Fat
    7.8 g (2.8 g. sat.), Sodium 295.5 mg. % calories from fat 23, Fiber 1 g,
    Cholesterol 16.7 mg

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