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Kid Friendly Pasta Salad
Alysen
It is back-to-school time which means, it is time to start packing lunches. Kids tire easily of the same foods, try this delicious, colorful, kid friendly, cold pasta salad for school lunch.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
people
Calories
186
kcal
Ingredients
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1
cup
cooked edamame
1
cup
chopped carrot
1
cup
halved cherry tomatoes
1
cup
halved black olives
1
cup
cheddar cheese chunks
about equal to 4 cheese sticks!
1
cup
Italian Salad Dressing
gluten-free
1
box of Explore Cuisine - Organic Chickpea Fusilli
½
cup
of fresh parsley
Instructions
Prepare pasta per direction on box. Once pasta is cooked, rinse in cool water, drain and set aside.
Cook 1 cup of edamame per the instructions on the box. Set aside to cool.
Chop and prepare your carrots, tomatoes, olives and cheese.
Place all ingredients into a large bowl. Mix until combined well.
Chill and serve!
Nutrition
Calories:
186
kcal
Carbohydrates:
9
g
Protein:
6
g
Fat:
15
g
Saturated Fat:
4
g
Cholesterol:
15
mg
Sodium:
656
mg
Potassium:
222
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
5
g
Vitamin A:
2980
IU
Vitamin C:
6.5
mg
Calcium:
134
mg
Iron:
0.9
mg
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