Zesty Pasta Salad with Avocado and Tomato

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings

• 3 cups pasta shells
• 1/4 cup bottled fat-free Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced  
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1/2 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Vidalia® onion
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Cook pasta in large saucepan 8 minutes or until just tender. Drain; rinse briefly under cold water.

Combine dressing, basil, and garlic in small bowl.

Place pasta in large bowl; add tomato, avocado, mushrooms, and onion in large bowl. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. Season with pepper and salt.

 Nutrition information (per serving): CALORIES 250; FAT 3.5g; PROTEIN 8g; CARBOHYDRATE 46g; FIBER 4g; CHOLESTEROL 0mg; SODIUM 200mg; CALCIUM 2% DV; VITAMIN A 8% DV; VITAMIN C 10% DV; IRON 15% DV

 

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