RAVIOLI SALAD, DIABETIC FRIENDLY

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Use purchased Italian salad dressing and toss with ravioli, broccoli, carrots, and pea pods to make this salad. Other reduced-calorie dressings work also. The 2 to 6 hrs is chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Weeknight

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated light cheese ravioli
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot
2 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup bottled reduced-calorie Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh pea pods, halved crosswise
8 lettuce leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook ravioli according to package directions, except omit any oil or salt. Add broccoli and carrots the last 3 minutes of cooking time (return to boiling after vegetables are added and then finish cooking). Drain. Rinse with cold running water; drain again.
  • In a large bowl combine, pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
  • To serve, gently stir tomato and pea pods into salad. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.
  • Makes 8 (1-cup) side-dish servings.

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