Broccoli, Ham and Pasta Salad

Serves 6
Prep. Time: 20 min.
Refrig. Time: 30 min.

Dressing:
1/2 c. low fat mayo
1/3 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. sour cream
3 T. rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 T. Dijon mustard
1 T. honey
1 1/2 t. dried minced onion
1 1/4 t. dried tarragon or dill
1/2 t. onion salt
pepper to taste

Salad:
3 c. cooked whole wheat fusilli (6 oz. dry)
4 c. chopped broccoli (1 1/2 heads)
1 1/2 c. diced ham (8 oz.)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. red onion, diced
1/3 c. raisins
5 c. spinach leaves

Combine and blend dressing ingredients. Combine all salad ingredients except spinach and toss with dressing. Refrigerate at least 30 min. or up to 2 days. Serve on bed of spinach.

Seven Layer Salad

Serves 8

Chop and layer in a bowl or trifle:
1 small head iceberg lettuce
1 small head cauliflower
1 c. frozen peas
1 small white onion or 4-5 green onions
1 lb. fried, crumbled bacon

Dressing:
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/8 c. sugar
1/4 c. grated Parmesan

Top with 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese