SPIRAL PASTA SALAD WITH MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE

Spiral Pasta Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette image

Field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin likes to use home-grown herbs in her recipes. Notes Sue, "Marjoram, which I think is under-used, gets well-deserved attention in this fresh-tasting salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and olives. , In a small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, marjoram, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges