Do you need a quick side dish for a family outing? Or maybe an easy recipe that stores and packs well for lunches during the week! This creamy dill pasta salad is packed with nutrients from a variety of fresh produce items without the additional fat and sodium contained in traditional pasta salad recipes.
Ingredients:
Salad
2 Boxes True Goodness Protein Pasta
1 Block Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cubed
3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
4 Cups Cucumber, Diced
2 Cups Green Pepper, Diced
1 Cup Red Onion, Diced
Dressing
2 Cups Miracle Whip
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Mustard
1/4 cup Sugar
1 Tbsp Dill Weed
2 Tbsp Pepper
Directions:
Cook pasta, as directed on box. Set cooked pasta aside to cool. Prepare remaining salad ingredients: sharp cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, and red onion. Combine cooled pasta, vegetables, and cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.
Prepare dressing in separate bowl. Combine all ingredients and whisk together until smooth and well blended. Pour dressing over pasta salad and enjoy! Store in refrigerator. This recipe makes 24, 1 cup servings.
Nutrition Facts per 1 cup serving: 173 calories, 8g protein, 27g carb, 6g total fat, 1g sat fat, 3g fiber, 2g sugar, and 277 mg sodium.