Ham and Pasta Salad
Even family members who aren't dieting will enjoy this low-calorie pasta salad.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup orzo, tripolini, tiny tube macaroni, or tiny star macaroni
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1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots
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8 ounces fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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4 green onions, sliced
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1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
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2 tablespoons reduced-calorie creamy cucumber salad dressing
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1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed
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2 medium tomatoes, sliced
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1 green pepper, cut into half rings
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Lettuce leaves
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan bring a large amount of water to boiling. Add pasta and frozen mixed peas and carrots. Return to boiling, then reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes or until pasta and carrots are tender. Immediately drain mixture in a colander, then rinse with cold water and drain again.
2.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together pasta, peas and carrots, ham, and green onions. In a small mixing bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber dressing, and dillweed. Pour yogurt mixture over pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss until well coated. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
3.
To serve, arrange the tomato slices and green pepper on 4 lettuce-lined salad plates. Stir the pasta mixture and divide mixture among plates. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 175, Total Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 17 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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