Three Pepper Pasta Salad

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 small green pepper, julienned
• 1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 8 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 425 calories, 26 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 573 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

12 WW Points Plus