LOW FAT PASTA SALAD 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION FOR #SundaySupper

This is definitely a day to celebrate, we've cleaned the grill and the table is ready with all the delights that the family has prepared.
And this year I try to change a little and I make a salad a little bit more healthy, after all we have plenty to eat on this day.
This recipe is the perfect choice to celebrate without guilt of what we are eating, you can say it's a full meal or a great side dish.
It is definitely an option a little bit more healthy to enjoy this special day.
Celebrate this July 4th in a big way alongside your friends and family.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound pasta of your choice
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
• juice of 1 lemon
• 4 ounces diced cooked ham low fat
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions. Remember to add enough salt to the water where cooking the pasta this way will have a better flavor.
Once ready pass through a colander and sprinkle with cold water to stop the cooking procces.
In a separate bowl stir all ingredients except the cilantro or parsley.
When the pasta is ready incorporate all the ingredients and stir well.
Chill at least an hour.

Before serving add the cilantro or parsley.

I recommend serving it very cold, but also may be served at room temperature.
This recipe makes 14 servings.

Preparation time:	10 minutes
Cooking time:	8 minutes
Level of the recipe:	Easy

You can also enjoy more amazing recipes from this incredible family of foodies, so that way you can be more inspired this July 4th.

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• Red, White & Blue Grilled Pizza Momma’s Meals
• Baby Back Ribs with Balsamic Peach BBQ Sauce Damn Delicious
• Bubblin’ Brown Sugar Baby Back Ribs In The Kitchen With KP
• Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen 
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• Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Salad Supper for a Steal
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• Red White & Blueberry Ricotta Cupcakes Sue’s Nutrition Buzz 
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Fabulous Pairings by Martin from ENOFYLZ

Join us this week! We’ll share these fabulous recipes and want you to share yours with us!  The fun starts at 3pm EST and lasts all afternoon.  At 5:30 pm EST, we will be available to chat with you. All you have to do is follow the hashtag #sundaysupper on twitter or follow along on TweetChat.  Our #SundaySupper Pinterest Board will be filled with fabulous family recipes. There is always room Around the Family Table for you.