Gazpacho Pasta Salad

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Lime-tomato dressing with a jalapeno kick makes for a great summer salad. Add 1 cup of cooked chicken or shrimp to make a main dish.

Pasta salad made with rotelle pasta, tomatoes and cucumber
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups

Ingredients

  • ½ pound rotelle pasta

  • 4 green onions, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 cucumber

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 fluid ounces tomato juice

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. In large bowl combine pasta, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, cucumber, oil, salt, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and tomato juice. Toss well and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
10g Fat
34g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 378mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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