Makeover Italian Pasta Salad

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 cup uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
• 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup cubed provolone cheese
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms, salad dressing, peppers and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; stir in provolone cheese and olives. Gently fold into the pasta mixture. Chill until serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 101 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 507 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.