Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time |
Cook time |
Yields |
Serving Size |
15 minutes |
15 minutes |
4 servings |
2 C pasta salad |
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2 C dry whole-wheat rotini (spiral) pasta (8 oz)
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1 C fresh or frozen snow peapods, sliced thinly on an angle (julienned)
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½ C cucumber, peeled and diced
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¼ C carrots, peeled and diced
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1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, diced; set aside ¼ C juice
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½ C fat-free plain yogurt
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1 Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
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Directions
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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.
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In the meantime, place peapods in a microwavable dish, add enough water to keep moist, and microwave for 1–2 minutes, or until warm.
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Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl, and toss gently.
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Add cooked pasta and peapods, and toss gently to coat the pasta.
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Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.
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This is a great recipe for older children to make themselves. Younger children can help peel the cucumber and carrots.
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