Garden Pasta Salad

 
 
 
 
 

Servings: 6
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories: 197
Grams of fat: 2
mg. Cholesterol: 34
g. fiber: 4 mg. Sodium: 34
% calories from fat: 8



 
 
 

Ingredients:
Instructions:

 
  • 1 can (16-ozs) mixed fruit in juice or extra light syrup
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 pkg. (8-oz) spinach spiral pasta
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
  • - Romaine lettuce leaves

 
Drain mixed fruit, reserving liquid. Drizzle fruit with vinegar and set aside. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender; drain and cool slightly. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, whisk together reserved liquid, cornstarch, basil, and garlic. Stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat; stir in mixed fruit and vinegar. Toss pasta with tomatoes, celery, and green onion. Fold in fruit and sauce; chill. Spoon onto Romaine lettuce to serve.

This is an official 5 A Day recipe.