Pasta Side Salad Made Over

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We cut the fat—but not the creamy, delicious flavor—from our favorite pasta side salad.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

50 min

servings

total:

6 servings, 2/3 cup each

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What You Need

1/2

cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing

1/4

cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

cup multi-grain elbow macaroni, cooked

cup KRAFT Natural 2% Milk Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles

3/4

cup matchlike carrot sticks

1/2

cup frozen peas

1/2

cup chopped red peppers

Make It

MIX dressings in large bowl.

ADD remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

REFRIGERATE 30 min.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Makeover - How We Did It

We kept all of the flavor and creaminess of a traditional pasta salad by preparing with KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing and KRAFT Natural 2% Milk Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles, and using MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing instead of mayonnaise. As a result of these simple substitutions, this make over saves 160 calories and 20g of fat per serving when compared to that of a traditional pasta salad.

Special Extra

Add 1/2 tsp. of your favorite dried herb, such as dill or basil.

Make Ahead

Salad can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving.

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kribarry

posted:4/23/2007

Wonderful and so easy to make. I have made this 3 times now and it always goes fast!

mln3355

posted:4/23/2007

Added some black pepper and garlic powder to add some more flavor. Also used light mayo b/c I'm not a miracle whip fan. Turned out great. Made this for a tailgate and everyone liked it. How can you go wrong with a salad that has chunks of cheese in it??

Jilienne44

posted:4/15/2007

It wasn't bad but it was a little bland. Considering it is lower in fat, it wasn't that bad but it could be better.

a cook

posted:4/11/2007

I made this for a quick lunch today and it was pretty good. I found it to be a little bland, so I think I'll add some seasonings or a little more of the italian dressing next time I make it.

etoille1

posted:12/8/2006

QUICK, EASY AND GREAT FOR A QUICK SIDE AFTER WORK. THANKS FOR A GREAT RECIPE!

funtimecool

posted:9/22/2006

This recipe was simple, easy and tasty! I didn't have any italian dressing, so I just added olive oil and garlic salt, and it was delicious. The only problem with this recipe was that the taste of miracle whip was too strong. Next time I'll just use less.

Lori E.

posted:9/6/2006

It was a big hit at a luncheon for a water aerobic class. We work out every day together and get together three times a year and try to bring tasty, but better for you food.

a cook

posted:8/29/2006

I love how easy this recipe is and it tastes so good!! I've made it twice and have received many compliments both times. Lighter than traditional pasta salad, but just as delicious.

janiga1

posted:8/28/2006

This is very good. I've made it twice. Love it the way it is and nice that you can use it as a base to add other vegetables if you like

aslology

posted:8/16/2006

Very good! I loved it! Used penne pasta instead.

nutritional info per serving

per serving

Calories

180

Total fat

7 g

Saturated fat

2.5 g

Cholesterol

15 mg

Sodium

490 mg

Carbohydrate

21 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

5 g

Protein

10 g

Vitamin A

70 %DV

Vitamin C

30 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

8 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Good source of calcium

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diabetes Center

carb choices

carb choices:
1-1/2

diet exchange

1 Vegetable + 1 Starch + 1 Meat (L) + 1/2 Fat

nutrition bonus

Boost the nutrition of this summer favorite with the addition of vegetables. This recipe is high in both vitamin A from the carrots and vitamin C from the red peppers. And as a bonus, it's also a good source of calcium from the cheese crumbles. Eating right never tasted so good.

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