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Pasta Salad

With whole wheat pasta and lots of veggies, this flavor-filled salad really satisfies.

Servings

20 minutes

Total Time

$1.00

Cost per serving *

Temperature:	N/A
Serving size:	1/2 cup
Prep time:	20 minutes
Cook time:	N/A
Total time:	20 minutes
Equipment:	Large bowl Cutting board Small bowl
Utensils:	Knife Mixing spoon Whisk or fork Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

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Ingredients

1 16 ounce box whole grain (bow tie or penne) pasta, cooked and cooled

5 cups vegetables (bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli, grape tomatoes, etc.), chopped

1 cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Celebrate Your Plate Italian seasoning OR 1 teaspoon fresh herbs (basil and oregano), chopped

4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

Instructions

Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and prepared vegetables. Mix well.
In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix together with a whisk or fork.
Drizzle dressing over vegetables and pasta. Toss to combine.
Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to enhance flavors.

Tips

To get 5 cups of fresh vegetables you can use: 2 bell peppers, 1 cucumber, 2 cups of broccoli florets, and 1 cup of halved grape tomatoes.
You can use frozen vegetables but defrost first and then drain well to remove excess moisture.

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