Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad
"A great make-ahead entree, this lightened-up pasta salad is loaded with broccoli and peppers. Smoky ham and sweet raisins give it plenty of punch. Enjoy the leftovers for a fuss-free lunch. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
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1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
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1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white-wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion or dried chopped chives
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1 1/4 teaspoons dried tarragon or dill
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1/2 teaspoon onion salt or celery salt or 1/4 teaspoon of each
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White pepper to taste
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3 cups cooked whole-wheat fusilli or similar pasta (about 6 ounces dry)
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4 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 large heads)
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1 1/2 cups diced ham (8 ounces), preferably reduced-sodium
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1 large red or yellow bell pepper (or a combination), diced
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1/4 cup diced red onion, plus slices for garnish
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1/3 cup raisins
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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4 cups spinach leaves
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1 cup torn radicchio leaves
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