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Pasta Salad

Prep Time
30 min
Nutrition Facts
  • Servings per Recipe: 7 1-½ cup servings
    • Calories: 291
    • Calories from Fat: 65
  • Total Fat: 7
  • Cholesterol: 24 mg
  • Sodium: 359 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 43 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Exchange: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat
  • Carbohydrate Units: 3
Ingredients
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup finely diced ham
  • 2 cups chopped bell pepper
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
Directions
  • Combine the evaporated milk, olive oil, feta, cilantro, lime juice, and some salt and pepper in a blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Add the ham, bell peppers, peas, and red onion to the drained pasta. Pour the dressing over the pasta and gently mix it into the salad.