Easy Healthy Italian Sub Pasta Salad Recipe
A light and healthy pasta salad with all flavors the of an Italian sub. A mayo free, low calorie, family favorite that can be modified lots of ways. For best results this should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours before serving so the flavors have time to meld.
Servings: 10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked, rinsed & drained
- 2 cups chopped, stemmed fresh kale
- 2 cups mixed color cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 1 can (14 - 15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 2 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, cut into thin strips (about 8 thin slices)
- 2-1/2 ounces thinly sliced reduced fat provolone cheese, cut into thin strips (about 6 thin slices)
- 1 cup favorite low-fat zesty Italian vinaigrette
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except vinaigrette in large bowl.
- Add vinaigrette; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Notes
Serving Size: 1 cup
WW Points: 5
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Italian Sub Pasta Salad variations and additions:
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Italian Sub Pasta Salad variations and additions:
- No kale? Chopped romaine or baby spinach would work well.
- No spaghetti? Other pasta cuts – such as bow ties, shells, elbows, ziti or fusilli would work equally well.
- No pepperoncini peppers? Sliced jarred banana peppers or chopped Giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetable blend).
- Additions? Chopped artichoke hearts, sliced or chopped olives, roasted red bell peppers, giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetable blend).
- Different herbs? Fresh chopped basil.
- Different cheese? Feta or fresh mozzarella.
- Different meat? Italian ham, prosciutto, pepperoni, turkey pepperoni.
- Different veggies? Chopped bell pepper, chopped seeded cucumber, chopped cauliflower, sliced or chopped olives, sliced or chopped zucchini, yellow summer squash or carrots.
- Vegetarian? Skip the salami.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg