Contributed By: DCC
Dairy Council of California
Tangy, robust, simple and impressive!
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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
7 ounces Pasta (rosettes), cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained
8 ounces Mozzarella cheese or smoked mozzarella, cut into 2-inch strips
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 Yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
1 Zucchini, cut into 2-inch strips
1/2 cup Corn oil
3 tbsp White wine vinegar
2 tbsp Chopped fresh basil
1 clove Garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
Preparation
In large bowl, toss rosettes, cheese, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and zucchini. In small bowl, stir corn oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, salt and black pepper until well mixed. Pour over pasta and vegetables; toss to coat well. Cover; refrigerate several hours. Makes 12 servings.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 19
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Total Fat: 12.5 g
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Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
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Carbohydrates: 14 g
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Protein: 7 g
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Vitamin A: 257 IU
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Vitamin C: 21 mg
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Calcium: 136 mg
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Sodium: 274 mg
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Iron: 0.7 mg
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Fiber: 1 g