STRAWBERRY PASTA SALAD

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Bow tie pasta with strawberries makes a refreshing salad, especially with a little chopped mint. I multiply it for brunches, potlucks, even tailgates. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (0.667 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked mini farfalle or other bow tie pasta
1/2 cup lemon yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices, finely chopped
1 pound fresh strawberries, quartered
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut and small fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, oil, lemon juice, salt and cayenne until blended; stir in green onion, ginger and jalapeno. Add pasta and toss to coat., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in strawberries and sprinkle with almonds just before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coconut and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges