ravioli salad, diabetic friendly

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Mar 9, 2016

Use purchased Italian salad dressing and toss with ravioli, broccoli, carrots, and pea pods to make this salad. Other reduced-calorie dressings work also.

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Photo by: Debbwl
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

  • Step 1
    Cook 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.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl combine pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Step 3
    To serve, gently stir tomato and pea pods into salad. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.

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