Springtime Pasta Salad
1 Hr(s) 25 Min(s)
25 Min(s) Prep
1 Hr(s) Cook
Healthy Living
To be honest, you could make this beautiful, colorful pasta salad any time of year if you really wanted to.
What You Need
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6 servings
Original recipe yields 6 servings
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1 cup julienne-cut carrot sticks
Let's Make It
1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, adding green beans for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time and frozen peas for the last min. of the pasta cooking time. Drain.
2
Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add carrots and 1/2 cup of the dressing; mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
3
Add the remaining 1/4 cup dressing just before serving; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Nutrition Bonus
Celebrate spring with this colorful pasta salad. As a bonus, the bright orange carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Nutrition
Calories
250
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol less than 5mg
2%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Sugars 7g
14%
Protein 10g
20%
Vitamin A
120%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
8%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.
* 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.
Tags
beans
carrots
cheese
dressing-reduced fat
green beans
italian dressing
KRAFT LIGHT Dressing
KRAFT Parmesan Cheese
macaroni pasta
parmesan cheese
pasta
peas
salad dressing-reduced fat
All Seasons
Beans / Legumes
Carrot
Cheese
Easy
Kraft Grated Cheese
Kraft Salad Dressing
Nutrition and Well-Being
Parmesan
Pasta
Pasta Salad
Pasta/Noodles
Peas
Side Dish
Spring
Top of Stove
Vegetables
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