Wheelie Ham Salad
Kids love the fun pasta used in this main dish salad, but you'll love that it's low in fat and calories.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4 main-dish servings
Ingredients
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4 ounces dried wagon wheel pasta (1-1/2 cups)
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4 ounces cooked lean ham, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
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2 tablespoons sliced green onion (optional)
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1/3 cup bottled reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
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2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
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1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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3/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1.
In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain again. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, ham, zucchini, and, if desired, green onion.
2.
For dressing, in a small bowl stir together salad dressing, yogurt, and basil. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Before serving, gently stir tomatoes into pasta mixture. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 214, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 596 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 16%, Calcium 3%, Iron 10%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 1.5, Lean Meat .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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