Cost/Serving: $0.90
Yield: [6 servings] / Serving Size = 1 cup
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield: [6 servings] / Serving Size = 1 cup
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
1½ cups cooked, chopped chicken or other meat
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen peas or fresh broccoli florets
¾ cup lowfat salad dressing
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together pasta, meat, and vegetables.
2. Add dressing and mix to coat all ingredients. Chill before serving.
Note: Frozen peas will thaw while the salad is chilling.
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- Added sugar
- Total fat
- Trans fat
- Sodium
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- At least one of the following: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, or fiber
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- Use low cost, readily available ingredients
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