If you have been on a weight loss plan for any length of time then you know that it is easy to fall into a rut with meals. When that happens, I like to change things up a bit with a new recipe. This Weight Watchers Pasta Salad is great for when you are looking for a filling lunch or dinner. You can also bring this to a cookout or potluck. At 7 Freestyle points per serving, this salad provides bold Italian flavor, while helping you remain on track. If you are looking for more Weight Watchers recipes check out these Thai Chicken Wraps.
Weight Watchers Pasta Salad
Weight Watcher Pizza Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 box- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 1/2 cup green pepper diced
- 1/2 cup red pepper diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 8 medium black olives
- 2 oz mini pepperoni
- 1 cup chopped part skim mozzarella
- 3 tbsp fresh basil
- 3/4 cup store bought Italian fat free dressing
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Rinse under cold water.
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Set to the side to chill.
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Prepare your vegetables.
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In a large bowl add pasta, red & green pepper, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, olives, and pepperoni.
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Toss to combine.
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Add the dressing.
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Toss to coat.
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Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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Garnish with fresh basil.
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If you liked this Weight Watchers Pasta Salad, you’ll love these other weight watchers friendly foods:
Weight Watchers Pasta Salad with Sweet Potatoes
Weight Watchers 3 Bean Salad Recipe
Tina Dawson says
A pasta salad! That’s what I want this week!
Catherine Brown says
Mmmm, this looks like a GREAT pasta salad… all the flavorful things! Lovin that fresh basil there too!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Yum! I’d love to try this with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. So many tasty ingredients.
Susie says
I do not follow weight watchers but this pasta salad looks amazing for anyone. I am pinning this recipe for our next cookout!
SHANIKA says
This pasta salad looks so good! It’s the perfect summer dish! Yum!
Marie McLaughlin says
I love these recipes and look forward to more please keep me informed of new ww recipes please and thanks for all your work
Shelly Sarfate says
Is there any way you could post nutritional info for those of us not following the freestyle plan? Many thanks!!
Holly says
Do you know how many calories, carbs, sodium in this recipe per cup?