BROCCOLI, HAM PASTA SALAD 
1/2 c. uncooked pasta
2 c. fresh broccoli florets
2 c. (1/2-inch) ham cubes (12 oz.)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Steam broccoli 3 to 4 minutes until tender; do not overcook. Cool. In a large bowl, gently combine pasta, broccoli, ham, tomato, celery, parsley and onion.

Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together. Stir in basil, onion salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss until all ingredients are well coated. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving Size: 1 cup. Cal-220, Carbs-16, Protein-21, Fat-8g.

 

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