[NEW] Blt Pasta Salad

Made for a school lunch program, this pasta salad will please picky eaters of all ages.
Active: 5 min. Cook: None Total: 5 mins
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[NEW] Blt Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained and cooled 2 c. baby spinach leaves 1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ½ c. low-fat shredded cheese 2 T. bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Combine all salad ingredients, except dressing, in a large bowl and stir well to combine. Chill up to 24 hours before serving.
  2. Mix dressing ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Toss salad with dressing and mix to coat thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 272 g
Amount per serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 14.6mg 5%
Sodium 391.8mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 89.9g 33%
Dietary Fiber 11.74g 43%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 24.6g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 212.4mg 15%
Iron 4.8mg 30%
Potassium 879.1mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Score Breakdown

+ More
  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
  • Added Sodium
  • Added Sugar
+5 -3 =2
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