Tricolor Pepper and Penne Salad
3
Points®
Total time: 9 min • Prep: 9 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Green, red, and yellow bell peppers do a quick toss with nutty whole-wheat pasta in this do-ahead salad that’s perfect with grilled steak, chicken, or fish.
Ingredients
Cooked whole wheat pasta
3 cup(s), penne variety
Green bell pepper
1 medium, seeded and chopped
Red bell pepper
1 medium, seeded and chopped
Yellow bell pepper
1 medium, seeded and chopped
Scallions
6 medium, sliced
Fat free ranch dressing
½ cup(s)
Lettuce
6 leaf/leaves, large, green leaf variety
Instructions
1
Combine the penne, green, red, and yellow bell peppers, and the scallions in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least 1 hour.
2
Line a serving platter with the lettuce; top with the pasta salad. Yields about 1 cup of salad per serving.
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