
Send a Meal BlogMonday, June 27 2011
Ingredients
1/2 cup orzo, tripolini, tiny tube macaroni, or tiny star macaroni 1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots 8 ounces fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie creamy cucumber salad dressing 1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 green pepper, cut into half rings 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 Facts 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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