Chicken and Pasta Salad

Yogurt, orange juice, and honey make a tasty low-fat dressing for this chilled poultry salad that's terrific for a light lunch.


Chicken and Pasta Salad

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Servings: Makes 3 servings.
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    plain low-fat yogurt
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  • 2 tablespoons
    orange juice
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  • 1 teaspoon
    honey or sugar
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  • 4 teaspoons
    Dijon-style mustard
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  •  Dash
    pepper
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  • 2/3 cup
    elbow macaroni, cooked
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  • 1 cup
    cooked cut green beans
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  •  5 ounces
    cooked chicken or ham, cut into bite-size strips (1 cup) or one 6-1/2-ounce can tuna (water pack), drained
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  • 1/2 cup
    shredded carrot
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  • 2 tablespoons
    sliced green onions
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Directions
1.
For dressing, in a large mixing bowl stir together yogurt, orange juice, honey or sugar, mustard, and pepper.
2.
Add cooked macaroni, green beans, chicken or ham, carrot, and green onions. Toss to mix well.
3.
Divide among 3 small airtight containers. Chill at least 8 hours or up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Makes 3 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 256, Total Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 20 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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