ravioli salad, diabetic friendly
Use purchased Italian salad dressing and toss with ravioli, broccoli, carrots, and pea pods to make this salad. Other reduced-calorie dressings work also.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Makes 8 (1-cup) side-dish servings
Ingredients
- 1 - (9 ounce) package refrigerated light cheese ravioli
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 2 - green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup bottled low-calorie italian dressing or 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh pea pods, halved crosswise
- 8 - lettuce leaves (optional)
How To Make ravioli salad, diabetic friendly
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Step 1Cook ravioli according to package directions, except omit any oil or salt. Add broccoli and carrots the last 3 minutes of cooking time (return to boiling after vegetables are added and then finish cooking). Drain and rinse with cold running water, drain again.
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Step 2In a large bowl combine pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
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Step 3To serve, gently stir tomato and pea pods into salad. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.
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