Eating healthy does not mean not eating yummy. We browsed the internet for some pasta salads which are perfect for your waist, really rich in flavors, and perfect for the summer.
Here are our suggestions:
White and Green Pasta Salad
How about a great pasta dish for just 200 calories? The secret is not really in the color of the pasta ut in the combo of cottage cheese, pesto, and a pack of sour cream that is fat free. Add the green peas and you will have about half of your daily dose of Vitamin K responsible for your healthy bones. If you want some protein boosts, toss in some grilled chicken or some shrimp.
Asian Pasta
The sweet and sour flavor of this dish will tickle anybody’s taste buds. If you want something a bit crunchy, then you are in heaven with this mix of Chinese noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds. Vitamin C is provided through the green onions and cabbage. You can also throw in some shitake mushrooms and some bell pepper to up your vegetable intake. It will also be great with some pork chops and some hoisin sauce.
Pasta Salad
This is a very easy dish that young and old will surely like. It is flavor packed with ingredients like turkey pepperoni and some Italian dressing. It is also very colorful with greens, yellows, and reds all over the plate which guarantees about 75% of your daily Vitamin C needs.