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

1.Prepare rotini according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.

Drain; rinse with cold water.

2.In large bowl, combine rotini, 1 1/2 cups cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions.

3.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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