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Family Pasta Salad

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 310 mg, Fiber 2 g

Ingredients

    • 16 oz (450 g) uncooked cavatappi pasta
    • 8 oz (250 g) mild cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-in. (2.5-cm) cubes
    • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed
    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced celery
    • 1 small carrot, grated
    • 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion
    • 1 cup (250 mL) light mayonnaise
    • 8 oz (250 g) plain fat-free yogurt
    • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
    • 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water until cold. Place pasta in (4-qt./3.8-L) Collapsible Serving Bowl. Add cheese, peas, celery, carrot and onion; mix gently.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, salt and black pepper in small mixing bowl. Add to pasta mixture; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.