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Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad Recipe

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CREAMY HERBED DRESSING

1/2 c low-fat mayonnaise
1/3 c nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 c reduced-fat sour cream
3 tbsp rice vinegar or white-wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey, or more to taste
1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion or dried chopped chives
1 1/4 tsp dried tarragon or dill
1/2 tsp onion salt or celery salt or 1/4 teaspoon of each
White pepper to taste

SALAD

3 c cooked whole-wheat fusilli or similar pasta (about 6 ounces dry)
4 c chopped broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 large heads) Broccoli Crowns
1 1/2 c diced ham (8 ounces), preferably reduced-sodium
1 large red or yellow bell pepper (or a combination), diced
1/4 c diced red onion, plus slices for garnish
1/3 c raisins
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 c spinach leaves
1 c torn radicchio leaves
Directions:
Directions:
To prepare dressing: Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey, onion (or chives), tarragon (or dill) and onion salt (and/or celery salt) in a bowl until well blended. Season with white pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
To prepare salad: Combine pasta, broccoli, ham, bell pepper, diced onion and raisins in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss until evenly incorporated. Cover and refrigerate to blend the flavors for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
Serve on a bed of spinach and radicchio, garnished with slices of red onion.

 

 

 

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