Pasta Salad
With whole wheat pasta and lots of veggies, this flavor-filled salad really satisfies.
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)
Equipment
Large bowl
Cutting board
Small bowl
Knife
Mixing spoon
Whisk or fork
Measuring cups and spoons
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1/2 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
140
Total Fat
6g
Sodium
210mg
Total Carbohydrate
20g
Protein
4g
