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"Leftover" Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Make this simple salad from whatever pasta and fresh veg you have hanging about in the fridge for an easy night in the kitchen. Balsamic vinaigrette can pull a wide range of flavors together for a satisfyingly simple dish that cuts down on kitchen waste.

4 c. cooked whole wheat pasta such as penne

2 c. baby spinach leaves

1 c. cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1/2 c. low-fat Feta cheese

1/3 c. pitted Kalamata olives

1/4 c. low-fat balsamic vinaigrette

fresh basil leaves (optional as garnish)

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"Leftover" Pasta Salad

"Leftover" Pasta Salad

"Leftover" Pasta Salad

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Servings:4 (224 g)
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes

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Ingredients

Make this simple salad from whatever pasta and fresh veg you have hanging about in the fridge for an easy night in the kitchen. Balsamic vinaigrette can pull a wide range of flavors together for a satisfyingly simple dish that cuts down on kitchen waste.

4 c. cooked whole wheat pasta such as penne

2 c. baby spinach leaves

1 c. cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1/2 c. low-fat Feta cheese

1/3 c. pitted Kalamata olives

1/4 c. low-fat balsamic vinaigrette

fresh basil leaves (optional as garnish)

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directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

4 c. cooked whole wheat pasta such as penne

2 c. baby spinach leaves

1 c. cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1/2 c. low-fat Feta cheese

1/3 c. pitted Kalamata olives

1/4 c. low-fat balsamic vinaigrette

fresh basil leaves (optional as garnish)

Total Fat
	Calories	2,000	2,500
Total Fat	Less Than	65g	80g
Saturated Fat	Less Than	20g	25g
Cholesterol	Less Than	300mg	300mg
Sodium	Less Than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate	Less Than	300mg	375mg
Dietary Fiber	Less Than	25g	30g
Calories	Less Than
2,000	65g
2,500	80g
Saturated Fat
Calories	Less Than
2,000	20g
2,500	25g
Cholesterol
Calories	Less Than
2,000	300mg
2,500	300mg
Sodium
Calories	Less Than
2,000	2,400mg
2,500	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
Calories	Less Than
2,000	300mg
2,500	375mg
Dietary Fiber
Calories	Less Than
2,000	25g
2,500	30g

Nutritional Facts
Servings	4 (224 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories	498 kcal (25%)
Calories from Fat	83 kcal (0%)
Total Fat	9 g (14%)
Saturated Fat	3 g (13%)
Cholesterol	10 mg (3%)
Sodium	673 mg (28%)
Total Carbohydrates	84 g (28%)
Dietary Fiber	10 g (39%)
Protein	21 g (36%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A	n/a
Vitamin C	13 mg (15%)
Minerals
Calcium	132 mg (10%)
Iron	5 mg (27%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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