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Low Fat New Mexican Gazpaciio-Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
8 ounces tri-colored rotini
2 cups reduced-fat shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 cup cherry-tomato halves
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, with tops
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
lettuce leaves
Method
Prepare rotini according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.
Drain; rinse with cold water.
In large bowl, combine rotini, 1 1/2 cups cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions.
In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, garlic and lemon pepper; pour over rotini.
Toss gently to coat.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Makes 8 servings.
Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Chilling time: 1 hour.
Per serving: About 213 cal, 14 g pro, 34 g car, 3 g fat, 13% cal from fat, 11 mg chol, 589 mg sod, 7 g fiber.
