Wheelie Ham Salad

ingredients

•                4  ounces  dried wagon wheel pasta (1-1/2 cups)

•                4  ounces  cooked lean ham, cut into bite-size pieces

•                1  small  zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced

•                2  tablespoons  sliced green onion (optional)

•                1/3  cup  bottled reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

•                2  tablespoons  plain low-fat yogurt

•                1  teaspoon  dried basil, crushed

•                3/4  cup  grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

directions

1. In a large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain again. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, ham, zucchini, and, if desired, green onion.

2. For dressing, in a small bowl stir together salad dressing, yogurt, and basil. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Before serving, gently stir tomatoes into pasta mixture. Makes 4 main-dish servings.


Submitted by: Dana