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Vegetable Pasta Salad

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List of Ingredients

VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

1 cup cooked orzo pasta
1 cup lightly steamed asparagus, cut the same size as the pasta, or peas
� cup chopped red bell pepper or carrots
� cup sliced green onions
� cup chopped yellow summer squash
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup small cherry tomatoes (optional)
� cup low-fat vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
� teaspoon salt




Recipe

VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Serves 4


You can make a remarkable pasta salad with the spring and summer vegetables available at the farmer's market. Start with a cup of cooked orzo, that small Greek pasta. Add 3 cups of vegetables such as asparagus, peas, red bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, and don't forget tender leafy vegetables like spinach. You'll also want a few onions or radishes to give it some bite. Be sure to use lots of different colors in your salad, Chop the vegetables the same size as the pasta and dress with low-fat vinaigrette. This spectacular looking dish provides 2 servings per person!

Combine the pasta, asparagus, peppers, onions, squash, spinach, tomatoes, dressing, and Parmesan in a large bowl.

Toss to coat with the dressing.