Not the Ordinary Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Not the Ordinary Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta, can use any medium pasta shape; ¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, could use plain; ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 2 celery ribs, diced; ½ cup chopped purple onion; 1 large tart apple, diced; 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, use more if you like.......I like; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta, can use any medium pasta shape
¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, could use plain
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 celery ribs, diced
½ cup chopped purple onion
1 large tart apple, diced
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, use more if you like.......I like
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with very cold water.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayo and lemon juice; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, stir together the cooked, cooled pasta, ham, celery, onion, apple and blue cheese.
4
Pour in the yogurt/mayo/lemon juice dressing and toss until evenly coated.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Chill until ready to serve.
7
Stir again when ready to serve.
8
Serve on large lettuce leaves; if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta, can use any medium pasta shape, ¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, could use plain, ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Not the Ordinary Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Not the Ordinary Pasta Salad

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