German Cucumber Salad

German Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

Salad:

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thily sliced

1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced

3 small roma tomatoes, thinly sliced

Dressing:

1/3 cup low-fat sour cream

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tablespoons low-fat milk

1/2-3/4 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste


Directions:

Place the cucumbers, onions and tomatoes in a large bowl. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad mixture.

Toss to coat well.

Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake

Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake

Ingredients:

8 oz uncooked rigatoni

1 T olive oil

1 c chopped onion

1 (10 oz) pack frozen spinach, thawed

3 c cubed, cooked chicken breasts

1 (14 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, un-drained

1 (8 oz) container Philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese

½ t salt

½ t pepper

1½ c shredded mozzarella cheese


Directions:

Prepare rigatoni according to pkg directions. Spread oil on bottom of 11×7 in baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to large bowl, set aside.

Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels. Stir in rigatoni, spinach, chicken, & next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into dish & sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake covered at 375 for 30 minutes; uncover & bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.