Fusilli Salad
What You Should Know
Fusilli Salad is a Mediterranean style pasta salad that can be easily mixed up and served immediately or kept chilled in the refrigerator. This dish serves 6 and makes a great main dish because it is full of protein and fiber.
Nutritional Information: 370 Calories, 10.3g Fat, 57.1mg Carbohydrates, 7.1g Fiber, 3.9g Sugar, 14.2g Protein
List of Ingredients
16 oz. whole grain rotini pasta
1/4 cup feta cheese
8 oz. asparagus spears (about 16 stalks)
16 oz. artichoke hearts (about 12 pieces)
4 oz. snap peas
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 cup Kalamata olives
1/4 cup red onions
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
black pepper and kosher salt to taste
Product Features
Cooking Instructions are as follows:
1. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2. Steam the asparagus.
3. Wash and chop the vegetables.
4. Toss pasta, vegetables, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
5. In another bowl mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, crushed garlic, and salt and pepper for the salad dressing.
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
Pro’s
- There are many recipes available online which will give variety to this dish.
Con’s
- Many of the ingredients found in the Fusilli Salad are on the pricey side and eating this dish regularly could add significantly to your monthly grocery costs..
- This dish is a little higher in calories and fat than would be preferred for maximum weight loss results.
Conclusion
Fusilli Salad is a dish that is full of options for dieters. It is nutritious and flavorful at the same time, which will be appreciated by those tired of eating bland diet foods. However, because of the expense and the high fat content of this meal, it may not be the best choice for dieters.
