Fat-Free Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe

Pasta might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of low-fat food, but if you're looking for a fat-free pasta salad, this low-fat vegan pasta salad recipe comes pretty darn close. On its own, pasta is a very low-fat food, with only 1. 34 grams of fat per two-ounce serving of pasta. What generally gives pasta its bad rap is the quantity in which people consume it, and the toppings added to it. Two ounces of uncooked elbow macaroni comes out to about a half cup of cooked pasta, which is a far cry from the heaping portions served at restaurants that pack on the calories. This vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe cuts back on all the unhealthy aspects of pasta. It combines the fresh flavors of artichoke hearts, onion, bell peppers, green beans and black olives for a side dish or main course that is great for backyard cookouts. The pasta salad is best served chilled and is finished with fat-free italian salad dressing and seasoned with fresh basil.