Fruity Pasta Salad With Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing recipe

6 servings

3/4 cup seashell pasta

2 cups washed, dried and torn butterhead lettuce

1 small pear, cored and chopped

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

1/3 cup chopped celery

1/3 cup low-fat lemon yogurt

1 tablespoon orange juice

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.

Drain, and rinse in cold water until cool.

In a salad bowl, combine macaroni, lettuce, pears, strawberries, and celery.

Set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, orange juice, and poppy seeds.

Add to the macaroni mixture, and gently toss until well coated.