Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked, drained and cooled under running water whole wheat pasta (rotini or macaroni)
- 3/4 cup low-fat ranch dressing (recipe below pasta salad directions)
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 pint of halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese such as mozzarella or Mexican blend
- 2 Tablespoons bacon bits Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing:
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of dry dill (or a teaspoon chopped fresh)
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and stir well to combine. Serve immediately or within 2 hours for best quality. To prepare the dress, mix dressing ingredients thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts
20 servings per container
Serving Size 55G
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 1.5g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 3% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 3mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 90mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | % | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 0g | ||
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 0mg | 4% | |
| Iron 0mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 120mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A 0mcg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C 0mcg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E 0mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K 0mcg | 20% | |
| Thiamin 0mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0mg | 4% | |
| Niacin 0mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0mg | 4% | |
| Folate 0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 2% | |
| Biotin 0mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 0mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 0mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 0mg | 10% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 2% | |
| Magnesium 0mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0mg | 6% | |
| Selenium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0mg | 6% | |
| Manganese 0mg | 35% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0mcg | 2% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Whole Wheat Pasta (durum Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate. Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tomatoes, Buttermilk (cultured Lowfat Milk, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Vitamin A Palmitate), 2% Plain Greek Yogurt (grade A Pasteurized Skimmed Milk And Cream, Live Active Yogurt Cultures (l. Bulgaricus, S Thermophilus), Spinach (spinach), Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt And Enzymes, Potato Starch, Corn Starch And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor), Bacon Bits (bacon (cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate (made From Sugar), Sodium Nitrite), Hickory Smoke Flavor, May Contain Potassium Chloride And Artificial Flavor), Lemon Juice, Parsley, Salt, Chives, Garlic Powder, Mustard Seeds, Black Pepper, Paprika, Dill.