Low Fat Mediterranean Seafood-Pasta Salad Recipe

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Low Fat Mediterranean Seafood-Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne or mostaccioli
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon diced fresh basil
  • 12 large pitted ripe olives, halved
  • 1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
  • 8 ounces squid, sliced and cooked
  • 1 pound fresh eastern oysters, cooked and removed from shells , or 1 pound bay scallops
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Method

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain well.
  • While pasta is cooking, whisk together vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, oil and sour cream.
  • Toss pasta with dressing and place in tall, clear serving bowl.
  • Layer tomatoes, basil, olives, yellow bell pepper, squid, oysters and cheese in the order listed.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Note To cook squid, cut squid into 1-inch circles.
  • Place in saucepan; cover with water or clam juice.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes, until tender.
  • To cook scallops, place scallops in small saucepan.
  • Cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes.
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes.
  • Per serving: About 536 cal, 23 g pro, 65g car, 21 g fat, 35% cal from fat, 104 mg chol, 473 mg sod, 4 g fiber.
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