Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light.
8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
1 cup diced Granny Smith apple (about 1 medium)
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula, chopped
1/4 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Add red bell pepper, apple, and toasted pecans. Combine sour cream and next 3 ingredients (through salt). Stir until blended. Pour over macaroni mixture, tossing to coat. Stir in arugula, and sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)
Sweetnicks’ Note: This one was just OK for us.
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