This pasta salad is easy-to-prepare and loaded with vegetables. Use any vegetables you like and add beans or cubes of cooked chicken to make a nutritious meal.
| Serves | 8 |
| WIC Food Count | 5+ |
| Calories | 215 |
| Protein | 6.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.6g |
| Fat | 7.7g |
| Sodium | 55.4mg |
| Fiber | 3.9g |
| Calcium | 22.2mg |
| Iron | 1.7mg |
How to Make
Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat pasta, uncooked (or about 4 cups cooked)
4 cups chopped vegetables (such as 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup bell pepper, ½ cup corn, 1 cup tomatoes, ½ cup green onions)
1 cup canned kidney or black beans
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive or canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to directions, drain.
- Whisk together vinegar and oil.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix to combine.
- Chill and serve.
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