Pasta, Pea and Bell Pepper Salad
Ingredients
1 c. dry green or yellow split peas, rinsed
8 oz. bow tie pasta
2 ½ c. water
1 ½ c. cubed, red, green & yellow peppers
2/3 c. Italian salad dressing
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring peas and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 to 35 minutes or until peas are just tender. Drain, if necessary, and transfer peas to a large bowl. Stir salad dressing into peas and set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until they are just tender. Drain. Toss pasta with peas and peppers. Add salt and black pepper.
Serve warm or chill and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container 6
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% Daily Value *
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| * Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: |
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Calories |
2,000 |
2,2500 |
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| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9 •
Carbohydrate 4 •
Protein 4
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