Makeover Italian Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

Hereâs the perfect side dish for summer picnics or fall potlucksâand no one would ever guess that itâs been slimmed down.

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta

1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup fat-free italian salad dressing

1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup cubed provolone cheese

1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms, salad dressing, peppers and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; stir in provolone cheese and olives. Gently fold into the pasta mixture. Chill until serving. Yield: 8 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com