Ravioli Salad, Diabetic Friendly

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 reduced-calorie italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 cup fresh pea pods, halved crosswise
• 8 lettuce leaves (optional)

Recipe

• 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. rinse with cold running water; drain again.
• 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.
• 3 to serve, gently stir tomato and pea pods into salad. if desired, serve on lettuce leaves.
• 4 makes 8 (1-cup) side-dish servings.