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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.

This Weight Watchers Pasta Salad will become one of your favorite Weight Watchers recipes. Easy to make and contains all of your favorite Italian flavors. 7 points per serving.


Weight Watchers Pasta Salad

For this salad, I prefer penne pasta since it does a nice job holding the flavor of the dressing. Bow tie pasta would also work well in this weight watchers pasta salad.
After you cook the pasta according to package directions, you’ll want to rinse it under cold water and set it aside.
Now it is time to prepare the vegetables and other ingredients.
ingredients for weight watchers pasta salad
In a large bowl, add pasta, red and green peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, olives, and pepperoni.
italian salad ingredients
Toss to combine the ingredients, and then add the fat free Italian dressing.  Toss to coat. Refrigerate this Weight Watchers Pasta Salad for 1 hour before serving.
weight watchers italian pasta salad
This Italian salad looks even better when garnished with fresh basil.
Weight Watchers Pasta Salad
Just because you are following the Weight Watchers plan, doesn’t mean you have deprive yourself. You can have 1 cup of this hearty salad for 7 points and still enjoy the flavors you love.

      This Weight Watchers Pasta Salad will become one of your favorite Weight Watchers recipes. Easy to make and contains all of your favorite Italian flavors. 7 points per serving.

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Weight Watcher Pizza Pasta Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword weight watchers
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 7 one cup servings

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

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Rinse under cold water.
  3. Set to the side to chill.
  4. Prepare your vegetables.

  5. In a large bowl add pasta, red & green pepper, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, olives, and pepperoni.

  6. Toss to combine.

  7. Add the dressing.

  8. Toss to coat.
  9. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil.
pasta salad with olives and cheese on a plate

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

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  6. I love these recipes and look forward to more please keep me informed of new ww recipes please and thanks for all your work

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  7. Is there any way you could post nutritional info for those of us not following the freestyle plan? Many thanks!!

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