Gazpacho Macaroni Salad

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Gazpacho Macaroni Salad
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Gazpacho is traditionally an uncooked soup of pureed fresh vegetables. Here we have chopped the vegetables and mixed them with macaroni; the result–a healthy and colorful array for all your senses.
Ingredients:
4
ounces uncooked macaroni

2-1/2
cups chopped and seeded tomatoes

1
cup finely chopped red onion

1
cup finely chopped cucumber

1/2
cup finely chopped celery

1/2
cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1/2
cup finely chopped red bell pepper

2
tablespoons finely chopped black olives

3
tablespoons cider vinegar

1
bay leaf

2
tablespoons minced parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

1
tablespoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1
clove garlic, minced

3
to 4 dashes hot pepper sauce

1/4
teaspoon black pepper



Preparation:
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; drain. Rinse well under cold running water until cool; drain.

2.
Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours for flavors to blend. Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with whole olives, cucumber slices and dill sprigs, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 114 mg
Protein 5 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 27 g
Saturated Fat trace g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 11 %
Calories 136
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Vegetable 2-1/2
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Pasta Side Dish