What You Need:

1 1/2 C bow tie pasta

2 C cantaloupe, chunked

1 C Swiss cheese, cubed

2 T fresh mint, finely snipped

1/3 C poppy seed dressing

2 C watercress

How to Make It:

Cook the pasta as directed on the package.

Drain well, rinse with cold water and drain again.

Place the pasta into a salad bowl.

Add the cantaloupe and cheese and toss until well combined.

Fold in the mint.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Stir in the watercress.

Makes 4 servings

This tasty pasta salad is a perfect side dish on a hot summer night. Use honeydew melon instead of cantaloupe. Substitute crumbled blue cheese for the Swiss cheese if you wish.

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