Tomato, Broccoli and Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 lb rigatoni pasta or 1/4 lb other pastas (i use vegetable pasta, 1/2 a box)
3 cups broccoli florets, blanched
1 cup chopped green onion
3 roma tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/4 lb lowfat mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley (optional)
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
black olives , as much as you like

Directions:

Cook pasta until tender but firm.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
Wrap in paper towel and set aside.
Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes in boiling water.
Drain and rinse in cold water and wrap in a towel.
In salad bowl combine pasta, green onions,tomatoes, cheese (add broccoli just before serving) Dressing: Combine lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard and olive oil till mixed well.
Pour over salad and toss till mixed.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Tastes even better the next day.
The broccoli is added last because the acid in the salad dressing will cause the broccoli to lose its green colour.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	149.43 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.59g	15%
Cholesterol	3.4mg	1%
Sodium	169.66mg	7%
Potassium	250.66mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.42g	4%
Sugars	2.62g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.66g	11%
Protein	8.82g	18%
Vitamin C	51.9mg	86%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	218.7mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.65 Kcal (447 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.85g	15%
Cholesterol	2.43mg	1%
Sodium	121.09mg	7%
Potassium	178.9mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.87g	4%
Sugars	1.87g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	11%
Protein	6.3g	18%
Vitamin C	37mg	86%
Iron	3.9mg	31%
Calcium	156.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.3

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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