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Pasta salad (low carb)

Surgery
RNY
Date
February 27, 2012
Start Weight
356 lbs
Goal Weight
145 lbs
Currently
245 lbs
Progress
53%
Dreamfields Pasta - Rotini 1 1/2 cups
Frozen-Any Brand - Green Peas, 1/2 cup
Petite Diced Tomatoes (Canned), 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.)
(or substitute 2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes)
97% Fat Free Baked Ham Lunch Meat, 4 ounces
Sargento Light Mozzarella String Cheese 2% Milk, 4 pieces
(or substitute 4 oz. shredded 2% mozarella)
Fat Free Italian Dressing, 4 Tablespoons
Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp.
Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes, 1/4 teaspoon
Salt (optional), 1/4 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 Tablespoon



Total: CAL 905 / CARBS 45 / FIBER 17 / FAT 18 / PROTEIN 68 / CALCIUM 72
Per serving: CAL 113 / CARBS 6 / FIBER 2 / FAT 2 / PROTEIN 9 / CALCIUM 9
(makes 8 servings)


Cook 1 1/2 cups Dreamfield’s low carb rotini pasta in boiling water for 9 minutes. Add frozen peas and bring back to boil then drain immediately. DO NOT OVER COOK PASTA AS THIS WILL CAUSE THE DIGESTABLE CARBS TO INCREASE.
Cool pasta and peas down by running under cold water then drain well.
Slightly drain canned tomatoes reserving liquid.
Dice ham and string cheese.
Put cooled pasta and peas into a bowl, add seasonings (adjusting to taste), fat free Italian dressing, drained tomatoes, ham and mozzarella, parmesan cheese and toss well. Add reserved tomato liquid as desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.
 
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