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Writer's pictureCRAIG BRYAN

HEALTHY SUMMER PASTA SALAD

This all-American pasta salad gets a healthy boost from summer's vegetable bounty. Don't limit yourself to just tomatoes, corn and zucchini -- string beans and cucumber could also find a happy home here. From the Food Network.



Ingredients


· Kosher salt

· 8 ounces dry cavatappi

· Quarter of a red onion, minced

· 1/2 cup mayonnaise

· 3 tablespoons sour cream

· 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar

· 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

· 3/4 teaspoons dry mustard

· Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

· 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large

· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or fresh chives

· 1 ear of corn, husked and kernels cut from the cob (about 1 cup)

· 1 medium zucchini, cut into a small dice


Directions


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cavatappi and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Meanwhile, soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes and then drain.

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, drained red onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until smooth.

Add the cooked cavatappi, tomatoes, dill, corn and zucchini to the dressing and stir to coat.


Nutrition


320 calories; 16g fat; 3g sat fat; 15mg chol; 230mg sodium; 37g carbs; 3g fiber; 6g protein; 5g sugar





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