Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

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Easy Pasta Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked pasta (fussili/rigatoni is nice)
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin-diced (any onion is good-i usually add about 1/4 cup or more)
  • 1/2 red pepper (optional)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced (optional)
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil (light is best-use your favourite )
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Directions:

  1. Mix the cooked pasta (once it has cooled) with the diced vegetable.
  2. In a seperate bowl (a large measuring cup works well) combine the ingredients for the dressing.
  3. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and it is mixed well, a whisk works well.
  4. Pour over the pasta and mix well.
  5. Put in the fridge a few hours.
  6. T's even more tastier the next day.
  7. This salad is great for BBQ's and to bring to a cottage.
  8. ENJOY!
  9. Note: the optional vegetables add flavour and taste, they are great for colour also.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 407.97 Kcal (1708 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.17g 36%
Cholesterol 26.03mg 9%
Sodium 487.9mg 20%
Potassium 229.79mg 5%
Total Carbs 44.5g 15%
Sugars 15.98g 64%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 5.83g 12%
Vitamin C 36.5mg 61%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 30.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.28 Kcal (713 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.67g 36%
Cholesterol 10.86mg 9%
Sodium 203.64mg 20%
Potassium 95.91mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.57g 15%
Sugars 6.67g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 9%
Protein 2.44g 12%
Vitamin C 15.2mg 61%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 12.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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