I would try Balsamic vinegar with a small amount of virgin olive oil.
broccoli
I make my own pasta salad with had boiled egg whites, fried bacon bits, broccoli, cauliflower, broccoflower, black olives, grape tomatoes, pepperoni, diced onions, cucumbers & tri colored pasta with Italian dressing. I avoid the pasta when eating a cup of this salad. How do I figure the carbs?
Could have pasta instead, pasta's such as tuna with salad.
Assuming you don't put any butter or sauce on it, about 250 calories.
How about a Vegetable pasta dish? Or a veggie soup such as cream of broccoli.
I think that you can pair it with mashed potatoes, broccoli, corn, sweet potatoes, or maybe some pasta.
The type of pasta in spaghetti is usually plain spaghetti, but angel hair pasta can be used instead.
Nothing is added, brown pasta is made from wholemeal flour instead of the normal white flour.
To prepare a delicious dish using sauted grape tomatoes as the main ingredient, start by heating olive oil in a pan and adding the grape tomatoes. Saut them until they start to blister and release their juices. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like basil or oregano. You can then toss the sauted tomatoes with cooked pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve as a simple and flavorful pasta dish.
All you really need to make a great pasta salad is olive oil and a touch of vinegar. Add some texture and color by including broccoli, carrots, and other vegetables. Don't forget the salt and pepper!
Instead of Alfredo sauce they put gravy on it.
The staple of picnics and potlucks, pasta salad can often be a big pitfall for dieters because of the high fat content, starchy white pasta and lack of vegetables. Fortunately, you don't have to give up this comfort food while on a healthy diet. A healthy pasta salad recipe subs in whole grain pasta spirals or shells. Not only will this add fiber, but also a great nutty taste. Dress your salad with an Italian-style olive oil and vinegar dressing instead of mayonnaise. Add sauted spinach, mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, and broccoli to boost flavor and nutrition.