Salads

Springtime Pasta Salad

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Springtime Pasta Salad is loaded with asparagus, artichoke hearts and more. It is the perfect as a side dish to a picnic, BBQ, or pot-luck.

10
1/2 lb tri-color rotini pasta
1/2 bunch of asparagus
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1 c cherry tomatoes halved or quartered if large
1/2 can quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
1/3 c feta cheese, crumbled (more for sprinkling)
1/2 package dry, Italian-style salad dressing mix
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbls balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Cook al dente. During the last 1 minute of cooking add the asparagus to the water with the pasta. Allow to cook 1 minute and remove with a slotted...
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Nutritions

Calories
108

Sodium
320mg
13% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV