Ham, Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad; tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (4.2oz, 125gr) pasta, bite-size – fusilli, rigatoni, penne
- 1 tbs olive oil, for salads
- 10oz (300gr) deli-style (baked) ham, cubed
- 6oz (180gr) green beans, cut into 1″ (2.5cm) lengths
- 3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup (2oz, 60gr) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (2oz, 60gr) plain or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 2 tbs fresh chives, snipped
- 2 tbs fresh basil, snipped
- I wasn’t sure I agreed with that sentiment but I liked the idea of more tomatoes. (One can never have too many tomatoes…. really)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 55g | |
| Calories 142 | |
| Calories from Fat 120 | 85% |
| Total Fat 13.62g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.88g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 104mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.89g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.63g | 0% |
| Protein 1.21g | 2% |
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