Chillin’ Out Pasta Salad

2 1/2 C (8 oz) medium shell pasta
1 C (8 oz) plain nonfat yogurt
2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
2 Tbsp salt free herb seasoning
1 1/2 C celery, chopped
1 C green onion, sliced
1 lb small shrimp, cooked
3 C (about 3 large) tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Wow-y Maui Pasta Salad

try this flavorful side dish with the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken — or it’s perfect for a summer party!

2 C dry whole-wheat rotini (spiral) pasta (8 oz)
1 C fresh or frozen snow peapods, sliced thinly on an angle (julienned)
½ C cucumber, peeled and diced
¼ C carrots, peeled and diced
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, diced; set aside ¼ C juice
½ C fat-free plain yogurt
1 Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Curly Pasta Salad

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Make this salad ahead of time to allow flavors to blend.

1 12-ounce package dry rainbow rotini pasta
1 16-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli and cauliflower, thawed completely
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 2-ounce jar chopped pimentos

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup fat-free honey-Dijon salad dressing
2 tablespoons soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)