Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tri-colored rotini pasta
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short thin strips
  • 12 cup thinly sliced green onions with top
  • 12 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 12 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 12 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • lettuce leaf

Method

  • Prepare rotini according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.
  • Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, combine rotini, 1 1/2 cups cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions.
  • In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, garlic and lemon pepper; pour over rotini.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.