Penne Spring Pea Salad

Makes 6 servings
Serving Size 1 cup
• 1/2 pound penne rigate or pasta spirals, cooked and cooled
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen green peas, cooked
• 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 2 teaspoons green peppercorns, crushed (optional)
• 6 packets EQUAL Sweetener
• 1 dash pepper
1. Combine pasta, peas, bell pepper, and green onions in salad bowl. Blend milk and mayonnaise in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in vinegar, parsley, peppercorns, and Equal.
2. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat; season to taste with pepper.
You can use this with any pasta, and can try it with the tricolor pasta as well for an extra flavor sensation, and perhaps a bit of oregano.
Calories 221(7 calories from fat)
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 169mg
Carbohydrate 44g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 10g
Protein 9g

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Carolyn Stone has been working in consumer health publishing and women’s interest publishing for over 22 years. She is the author of more than 200 guides and courses designed to help readers transform their lives through easy action steps. In her spare time, she is actively involved in fostering children and pets.