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    Home » Weight Watchers Recipes

    Modified: Jul 19, 2022 · Published: Jun 27, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    Weight Watchers Pasta Salad

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    If you have been on a weight loss plan, then you know that it is easy to fall into a rut with meals. When that happens, I like to change things up with new Weight Watchers Recipes. 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.

    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.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this WW Pasta Salad
    • Ingredients
    • Weight Watchers Pasta Salad
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    Why you'll love this WW Pasta Salad

    • Just 7 points on the Weight Watchers plan!
    • Something the whole family will love
    • Stay on program while enjoying a yummy pasta salad

    Ingredients

    • Penne pasta
    • green pepper
    • red pepper
    • cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
    • red onion
    • black olives
    • mini pepperoni
    • part skim mozzarella
    • basil
    • Italian fat free dressing

    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 as would whole wheat pasta.

    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. Add the dressing to a small bowl.

    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. You can sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

    weight watchers italian pasta salad

    This WW 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. For more pasta salad ideas, check out the Best Ever Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe.

    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

    Vicky
    Weight Watchers Pasta Salad is one of our favorite Weight Watchers recipes. Easy to make & has all your favorite Italian flavors. 7 points per serving.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 7 one cup servings
    Calories 307 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large bowl

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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Penne pasta
    • ½ cup green pepper diced
    • ½ cup red pepper diced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
    • ½ cup red onion
    • 8 medium black olives
    • 2 oz mini pepperoni
    • 1 cup chopped part skim mozzarella
    • 3 tablespoon fresh basil
    • ¾ cup Italian fat free dressing

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to package directions.
    • Rinse under cold water.
    • Set to the side to chill.
    • Prepare your vegetables.
    • In a large bowl add pasta, red & green pepper, tomatoes, cheese, red onion, olives, and pepperoni.
    • Toss to combine.
    • Add the dressing.
    • Toss to coat.
    • Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
    • Garnish with fresh basil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 638IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    pasta salad with olives and cheese on a plate

    Frequently asked questions

    Will my family be able to tell this is a weight watcher recipe?

    No one will know! It tastes so good, they will just think it is a normal pasta salad.

    Can I serve this Italian pasta salad as soon as I make it?

    You can but for best flavor, refrigerate for at least an hour so the flavors can meld together. Plan ahead. You won't regret it.

    Get your own Weight Loss Trackers

    If you are following the Weight Watchers program, you will love these 100 Day Weight Loss Challenge printables. You will get printable Weight Loss Trackers to help you with your weight loss. This 100 day Weight Loss Challenge encourages you to stay on your diet program for 100 days. Each time you finish a day, you cross it off on the pounds tracker.

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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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