Pasta and Broccoli Salad
- 8 ounces pasta, any small shape (rotini, gemelli, or medium shells work well)
- 2 medium or large broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size pieces, steamed until tender-crisp, and rinsed until cool
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips
- 1/3 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette, or as needed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Rinse under cold running water until the pasta cools.
- Drain and transfer to a serving container.
- Combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients and toss well.
- Cover and refrigerate until needed or serve at once.
- Calories: 94
- Total Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrate: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 203mg
pasta, broccoli crowns, black olives, red bell pepper, natural lowfat vinaigrette, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-and-broccoli-salad-372760 (may not work)