MAKEOVER ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Here's the perfect side dish for summer picnics or fall potlucks-and no one would ever guess that it's been slimmed down. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup cubed provolone cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms, salad dressing, peppers and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; stir in provolone cheese and olives. Gently fold into the pasta mixture. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges