This low fat pasta salad is a Taste.com.au member favourite- and it’s not hard to see why!
Ingredients
- 250g spiral pasta
- 3 cobs corn, kernels removed (see note)
- 250g green beans, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces
- 250g lean leg ham, cut into short strips
- 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 small avocado, peeled, stone removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup 99% fat-free salad dressing
Method
- Step 1Cook pasta in a large saucepan, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Step 2Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add corn and beans. Cook for 1 minute or until beans are bright green. Drain. Rinse under cold running water to refresh. Drain. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Step 3Add corn, beans, ham, capsicum, tomato and parsley to warm pasta. Toss until well combined. Add avocado, dressing and salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve.
- High fibre
Nutrition
2212 kj
Energy
14.6g
Fat Total
3.2g
Saturated Fat
10.8g
Fibre
26.8g
Protein
32mg
Cholesterol
1170mg
Sodium
65.6g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Note: You could use 2 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels instead. Tip: For a creamy, low-fat dressing, whisk fat-free salad dressing with 1/4 cup low-fat yoghurt and pour over pasta salad.
- Author: Alison Roberts
- Image credit: Steve Brown
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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