Elbow Macaroni Salad (Insalata di Gomiti di Pasta)

Serves 8 (side dish servings)
By Chef Antonio Cecconi

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 1 hour

A cool delicious summertime treat that is sure to be a welcomed side dish at any family barbeque or block party. A great traditional pasta salad perfect for summer grilling! Keep the salad cold by placing the salad bowl inside a larger bowl filled with ice.

Ingredients:
1 box Dreamfields Elbows
1 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2-inch
1 cup broccoli floret tops
1/4 cup carrot, chopped

Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Combine dressing with vegetables.
3. Add pasta and toss gently with other ingredients until well coated. Refrigerate at least one hour prior to serving.

Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 213 calories; 7 g protein; 15 g digestible carbohydrates; 5 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 326 mg sodium; 4 g total dietary fiber.

Labels: all, elbows, family, italian, Low-Digestible-Carbs, salads, side-dish, vegetarian