Mostaccioli pizza salad

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupUncooked mostaccioli pasta
3tablespoonsWhite vinegar
2tablespoonsWater
1tablespoonOlive oil
¾teaspoonDried Italian seasoning
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
2Garlic cloves, crushed
1cupPresliced mushrooms
¾cupCherry tomatoes, halved
½cupChopped green bell pepper
½cupShredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, (2 ounces)
Cherry tomatoes, (optional)

Directions

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Drain and set aside.

Combine the vinegar and next 6 ingredients (vinegar through garlic) in a medium bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Add pasta, mushrooms, tomato halves, bell pepper, and cheese; toss gently to coat.

Cover and chill. Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

Per serving: 187 Calories; 5g Fat (25% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 172mg Sodium Serving Ideas : Garnish with cherry tomatoes, if desired.

Recipe by: Cooking Light, June 1995, page 106 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #401 by igor@... on Jan 28, 1997.