Ww 2 Points Potluck Pasta Salad
Light, fresh, and perfect for sharing, this WW 2 Points Potluck Pasta Salad is a flavorful and guilt-free addition to any gathering. Packed with hearty whole wheat pasta, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and bold red bell peppers, this dish is as colorful as it is nutritious. A zesty reduced-fat Italian dressing ties everything together, while chopped parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous note. Low in calories but big on taste, this pasta salad is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive side dish. Serve it chilled and watch it become a crowd favorite at your next potluck, BBQ, or family gathering. Perfect for Weight Watchers and anyone looking for a healthy, delicious option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.33 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and sliced black olives.
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and mix gently to combine.
Pour the reduced-fat Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then sprinkle with chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Toss the salad well to ensure everything is evenly coated in the dressing and seasonings.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a light and refreshing side dish at your potluck or gathering.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.5 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2338 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1350 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
