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Green Shell Salad

By: Janet Bernard

"Pasta provides the base for this palate-pleasing salad. 'I lightened up a friend's version of this recipe,' relates Janet Bernard from Twinsburg, Ohio. 'Seasoned with garden-fresh herbs, it tastes, looks and smalls wonderful. It's always a big hit at cookouts and family gatherings.'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package small shell pasta
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a serving bowl; set aside. In a blender or food processor, combine the next 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/2 cup) equals 147 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 303 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.