Salad: Comfort Food Diet Spiral Pasta Salad

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE:
• 1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta
• 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and olives.

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, marjoram, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 12 servings.