Lime-tomato dressing with a jalapeno kick makes for a great summer salad. Add 1 cup of cooked chicken or shrimp to make a main dish.
Ingredients
- ½ pound rotelle pasta
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 fluid ounces tomato juice
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Step 2
In large bowl combine pasta, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, cucumber, oil, salt, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and tomato juice. Toss well and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Toss again before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 244 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Sodium108mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate34g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C38mg | 189% |
Calcium32mg | 2% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium378mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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