Low Fat Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Low Fat Creamy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta corkscrew or other short pasta; 2 1/4 cups carrots thinly sliced; 2 cups broccoli florets small flowerets; 2 each sweet bell peppers red or green, cut into thin strips; 1 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced; 1 each onions red, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds roasted, optional; 1/2 cup cranberries, dried optional; 1 cup yogurt, plain plain, nonfat; 1/2 cup mayonnaise reduced-calorie; 1/4 cup parsley leaves freshly chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 2 teaspoons dill weed dried

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta corkscrew or other short pasta
2 1/4 cups carrots thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets small flowerets
2 each sweet bell peppers red or green, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
1 each onions red, finely chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds roasted, optional
1/2 cup cranberries, dried optional
1 cup yogurt, plain plain, nonfat
1/2 cup mayonnaise reduced-calorie
1/4 cup parsley leaves freshly chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
2 teaspoons dill weed dried

1
Cook pasta al dente, but do not add salt.
2
About 3 minutes before pasta is done, add carrots and broccoli to pot.
3
Drain mixture, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
4
In a large bowl, combine bell peppers, celery, onion, sunflower seeds and cranberries if using.
5
Add pasta mixture, toss gently.
6
To prepare dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice and dillweed.
7
Pour half of dressing over pasta mixture; toss well.
8
Cover and chill salad for at least 1 hour; chill remaining dressing separately.
9
Serve salad with reserved dressing.

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pasta corkscrew or other short pasta, 2 1/4 cups carrots thinly sliced, 2 cups broccoli florets small flowerets, 2 each sweet bell peppers red or green, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Creamy Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Low Fat Creamy Pasta Salad

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