Low Fat New Mexican Gazpaciio-Pasta Salad Recipe

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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.

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