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Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad
3 Hr(s) 20 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
3 Hr(s) Cook
Get ready for the cookout with our Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad! This pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, with delicious Mediterranean flavors.
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12 servings
Original recipe yields 12 servings
3 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red onions
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Let's Make It
1
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and pepper until blended.
2
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; toss to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
3
Refrigerate 3 hours. Stir in feta just before serving.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Variation
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese and ATHENOS Crumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cheese.
Tip 2
Variation
Omit lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and black pepper. Add 2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread to cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
Calories
180
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
8%
Dietary Fibers 2g
7%
Sugars 3g
6%
Protein 7g
14%
Vitamin A
30%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
6%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
12 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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