Pasta Salad with Minted Melon

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cantlopsliceWhat You Need:

1 1/2 C bow tie pasta
2 C cantaloupe, cut in chunks
1 C Swiss cheese, cubed
2 T fresh mint, finely snipped
2 C of watercress
1/3 C poppy seed dressing

How to Make It:

Prepare the pasta as the package directs, drain well, rinse with cold water and drain again.
Put the pasta into a large salad bowl and add the cantaloupe.
Toss in the cheese, mint and watercress until blended in well.
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until well coated.

Makes 4 servings

Looking for a quick salad on a hot summer night? This one fits the bill. Honeydew melon may be substituted for the cantaloupe if you wish. You may also substitute crumbled blue cheese for the Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 219; Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 6f; Carbohydrates 23g; Fiber 1g;
Protein 10g; Cholesterol 37 mg; Sodium 355 mg