Salad: Monterey Pasta Salad with Almonds

posted by Terrytx 06-23-100 3:33 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Monterey Pasta Salad with Almonds
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low Fat Pasta
Salad
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup minced green onions
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked rotini (corkscrew pasta), about 4 ounces uncooked
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack Cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained


Combine first 8 ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; toss. Cover; chill thoroughly.

295 cal., 8.7g fat, 13.9g pro, 41g carb, 9mg chol, 480mg sod.

Source: "Cooking Light-5/00"

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