Monday, May 05, 2008

Weight Loss - Pasta

Veggie Pasta Salad
8 oz. fusilli pasta (whole wheat if you can find it)
3/4 cup broccoli florets
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
1 red onion, sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large serving bowl, add all the vegetables, and toss to combine. Whisk the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, and sugar together until smooth. Pour over pasta and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 6 servings
This is a low calorie meal, so enjoy it in small portions for your P90x routine or your weight loss workout

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 254 Protein: 6 g Fiber: 3 g Carbs: 48 g Fat Total: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g

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