4oz. uncooked alphabet pasta (or other small pasta such as stars, orzo)

1 oz. Cheddar cheese (or Gouda, Edam), finely grated

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp mayonnaise

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp dried thyme or dill

1/8 tsp garlic salt

Pinch of pepper

 

Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions.  Drain, run under cold water and drain again.  Mix in remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.

 

Yield: 2 Servings

Calories: 310

Fat: 9.8g

Fiber: 1.6g

You can increase the fiber to 5g a serving by switching to a whole wheat pasta.  Tiny peas or finely grated carrot or zucchini may also be added to up the nutrition content.