I love recipes with healthy substitutes. Cut the mayo out of pasta salad and give it a healthy, tangy twist with kefir and some fresh peas for a fresh take on a classic.
Cook the pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and while it begins to cool, make the dressing and prep additional ingredients.
In a blender, combine kefir, olive oil, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper and 1 cup of the peas. Blend until smooth and pale green.
Chop the green onions into thin slices. Stack the mint leaves and slice crosswise into thin ribbons. Dice the cheese into ΒΌ inch cubes or crumble if using feta.
In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, dressing, green onions, mint, cheese and remaining peas and stir to combine. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight before serving.
If the pasta absorbs the dressing, add more kefir before serving.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (415g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 645 | ||
Calories from Fat: 166 (26%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 18.4g | 25 % | |
Saturated Fat 10g | 50 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.9g | ||
Cholesterol 136.8mg | 42 % | |
Sodium 1573.4mg | 54 % | |
Potassium 642.2mg | 17 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 88.6g | 26 % | |
Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 31 % | |
Sugars, other 80.9g | ||
Protein 31.8g | 45 % | |
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Calories per serving: 645
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