Tasty Veggie Spirelli Salad Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz leonardo veggie spirelli (spiral multicolor pasta), cooked and drained
  • 4 1/2 tsp minced onion
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 cup diet mayonnaise
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 3 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tbsp pitted black olives
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • 2 tbsp snipped parsley

    • Instructions:

    1. Combine the onion and vinegar and let it stand for a few minutes.
    2. Then add the mayonnaise, salt, pepper and paprika and mix well.
    3. Mix the veggie spirelli, tomatoes, green pepper, and olives in a large salad bowl; and pour the mayonnaise mixture over all.
    4. Toss lightly.
    5. Chill the salad for several hours before serving.
    6. When serving, garnish with the egg slices and parsley.