Recipe Details

Fiesta Pasta Salad

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe

A colorful combination of fresh vegetables and pasta make a quick and filling midday feast. Try different pasta shapes for fun variety.

Name: Amount:
whole-wheat pasta 4 oz
tomato, peeled and diced 0.50 cup
medium red pepper 0.50
medium green pepper 0.50
medium yellow pepper 0.50
medium red onion 0.50
corn, frozen 0.50 cup
salsa, mild or hot 0.25 cup
medium garlic clove, minced 1
carrot, shredded 0.50 cup
cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp
Smart Balance Omega oil 1 Tbsp
ground cumin seed 1 tsp
cayenne pepper 0.25 tsp
chili powder 0.25 tsp
1:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.

 2:

Dice tomatoes, chop peppers and red onion.

 3:

Thaw corn; cook in microwave for about 2 minutes.

 4:

Place pasta in a large bowl; add all other ingredients and mix to blend.

 5:

Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 185
Calories from Fat 40
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 115mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 34g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 5g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1 1/2 Starch 2 Vegetable 1/2 Fat
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