Homemade Pasta Salad

Name: Homemade Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta; 1 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; Dash pepper; 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese; Leaf lettuce

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash pepper
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon water
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 small onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Leaf lettuce

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, garlic salt, mustard and pepper in a bowl; set aside. Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well; set aside.
2

Cut the tips off six asparagus spears; chop the remaining asparagus. Place chopped asparagus and tips and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. Set aside asparagus tips for garnish.
3

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chopped asparagus, ham onion, red pepper and cheese. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl; garnish with asparagus tips.