Spinach-Pasta Salad with Shrimp

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 17

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 247
Total Fat (g) 10
Saturated Fat (g) 4
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 1
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 3
Cholesterol (mg) 156
Sodium (mg) 435
Carbohydrate (g) 17
Total Sugar (g) 2
Fiber (g) 2
Protein (g) 23
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 95
Calcium (DV%) 9
Iron (DV%) 23

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.) 1
Vegetables (d.e.) .5
Very Lean Meat (d.e.) 2.5
Medium-fat Meat (d.e.) .5
Fat (d.e.) 1

1	cup shell pasta or elbow macaroni
1	pound fresh or frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
1	cup chopped red sweet pepper
1/3	cup bottled creamy onion or Caesar salad dressing
2	tablespoons snipped fresh dill (optional)
	Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1	6-ounce package baby spinach
4	ounces goat cheese, sliced, or feta cheese, crumbled

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. In an extra-large bowl combine cooked pasta, shrimp, and sweet pepper. Drizzle with the salad dressing. If desired, sprinkle with dill. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Divide spinach among six shallow bowls or plates. Top with shrimp mixture and cheese.

4. Makes 6 servings