WHOLE WHEAT PASTA SALAD 
1 c. whole wheat shell pasta or other small shape
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
1/4 c. chopped green onion
1 lg. tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 c. diced green pepper
1/4 c. each lemon juice and olive oil
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepper

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain thoroughly.

2. Turn pasta into large bowl. Stir in parsley, green onions, tomato and green pepper.

3. In separate bowl, mix lemon juice, oil salt and black pepper. Pour over pasta mixture, mixing well. Cover and chill.

4. To serve, garnish with lettuce leaves and tomato wedges or lemon and lime slices if desired.

Serves 4.

 

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