Greek Pasta Salad

  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2cup nonfat sour cream
1tablespoon light mayonnaise
2tablespoons lemon juice
2tablespoons skim milk
1/3cup crumbled feta cheese
2tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2teaspoon dried mint
1teaspoon dried oregano
-- Black pepper to taste
1-- (12-ounce) package medium shell pasta
2cups chopped tomatoes
2cups peeled and diced cucumber
1cup sliced green onions
1-- (3 1/2-ounce) jar capers, drained

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, milk, feta, parsley, mint, oregano and pepper.  Cover and refrigerate.  Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.  Rinse and drain well.  To the mayonnaise mixture, add the pasta, tomato, cucumber, green onions and capers.  Stir to mix well.  Cover and chill to blend the flavors.

Note:  To reduce the sodium, decrease the capers.

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 217
  • Fat 3g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Cholesterol 7mg
  • Sodium 367mg
  • Carbohydrate 39g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Protein 8g