Shelly's Recipe

CREAMY YOGURT PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 cup plain, low fat yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp fresh chives
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 lb pasta
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
2 large bunches of broccoli, chopped
1 cup frozen peas

Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice and herbs in a large bowl.

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions. Add the broccoli to the pot for the last three minutes of the cooking time. Drain the pasta and broccoli, allow to cool slightly and then combine with the dressing. Mix well.

Add the remaining vegetables, mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend. Check for seasonings and serve.

NOTE: To make this salad work as a meal, I load it up with lots of veggies and leftover meat if I have it.