Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 12 ounces tricolor rotini pasta
• 2/3 cup unpeeled, seeded, diced cucumbers
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 4 ounces part skim feta cheese
• 10 ounces peas
• 1 cup diced red bell peppers
• 1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion tops
• 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (optional)

Directions

Cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and place in a large bowl.
Add cucumber, 1/2 cup green onions, feta cheese, peas and bell pepper. Set aside.
In a blender, combine mayonnaise, cottage cheese, yogurt and 1/4 cup green onion tops. Process until
completely smooth. Add dill and black pepper and process briefly. Pour over pasta mixture and stir to mix well. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Valentinas
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Greek Pasta Salad