Spring Pasta Salad Recipe
In my opinion to call yourself a chef one must have personal recipe of Spring Pasta Salad, just like I do. Your opinion about healthy dishes may change after trying this Low Fat Spring Pasta Salad recipe. This Spring Pasta Salad is a perfect Side Dish. Stock up on more and more Pasta as you will want to make this Spring Pasta Salad time and again. Once you try preparing this Spring Pasta Salad, I am sure you will be making it again!.
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Ingredients
12 ounces tricolor rotini pasta
2 cups 1-inch pieces asparagus spears (about 8 ounces)
2 cups snow peas (about 8 ounces)
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots (about 2 medium)
DRESSING
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons nonfat or reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1. Cook the pasta until barely al dente according to package directions. Add the asparagus, snow peas, and carrots, and cook for another 30 seconds, or just until the asparagus and snow peas turn bright green. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss gently to mix well. Cover the salad and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss gently to mix well. Cover the salad and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
