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  • Wow-y Maui Pasta Salad

Try this flavorful side dish with the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken—or it's perfect for a summer party!

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
15 minutes 15 minutes 4 servings 2 C pasta salad
Ingredients

  • 2 C dry whole-wheat rotini (spiral) pasta (8 oz)

  • 1 C fresh or frozen snow peapods, sliced thinly on an angle (julienned)

  • ½ C cucumber, peeled and diced

  • ¼ C carrots, peeled and diced

  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, diced; set aside ¼ C juice

  • ½ C fat-free plain yogurt

  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

273
calories
2 g
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
1 mg
Cholesterol
171 mg
Sodium
7 g
Total fiber
10 g
Protein
56 g
Carbohydrates
207 mg
Potassium
35%
Vitamin A
50%
Vitamin C
8%
Calcium
6%
Iron
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, cool, and set aside.

  • 2
    In the meantime, place peapods in a microwavable dish, add enough water to keep moist, and microwave for 1–2 minutes, or until warm.

  • 3
    Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl, and toss gently.

  • 4
    Add cooked pasta and peapods, and toss gently to coat the pasta.

  • 5
    Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

Chefs in Training This is a great recipe for older children to make themselves.  Younger children can help peel the cucumber and carrots.

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