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Pasta Salad (Reduced Sodium and Fat) takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Pasta Salad (Reduced Sodium and Fat) takes 15 minutes to cook.

Pasta Salad (Reduced Sodium and Fat) makes 15 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Salad (Reduced Sodium and Fat) are:

2 12-oz boxes TriColor Rotini
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 small jar sliced green olives
1 small can sliced black olives
1 tsp dried basil (app.)
1 tsp dried oregano (app.)
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 oz grated italian blend cheese

Here is how you make Pasta Salad (Reduced Sodium and Fat):

Boil pasta in unsalted water. While waiting on pasta, chop peppers and onions and mix with all remaining ingredients except cheese in a large bowl. When pasta is done cooking (al dente), drain immediately and immerse in cool water to stop cooking. Drain again and mix with all other ingredients. Place in 1 gallon zipper bag flat side down in refrigerator and cool completely, turning bag over once to allow dressing to mix thoroughly.Serving Size is app. 1 cup 15 servings per recipe.Number of Servings: 15Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EDM24601.

The nutritional information for Pasta Salad (Reduced Sodium and Fat) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 15
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 219.1

• Total Fat: 5.2 g
• Cholesterol: 4.4 mg
• Sodium: 181.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Protein: 7.9 g