(if preparing for children, have some fun with the pasta: bowties can be called butterflies, rotini can be slides, springs, or swirls, penne can be tunnels or tubes. Or, buy fun shapes, like leaves, rabbits, or hearts. This link has fun facts about all shapes http://www.ilovepasta.org/shapes.html)
8oz. whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled
4 cups of vegetables such as:
-corn
-red, yellow and green bell pepper
-artichoke hearts
-olives, sliced
-zucchini and yellow crook neck squash, diced
-grape tomatoes, cut in half or sun-dried tomatoes
-carrots
-spinach, julienned
-basil, julienned
6 oz of protein such as:
-edamame
-kidney beans
-chicken, suggest grilled tenders
-hot dogs or sausage
-tuna, from a can or pouch
-cheese cubes
-garbanzo beans
-shrimp, cooked
italian salad dressing
this dish is best if it is allowed to marinate for a while before serving
combine desired pasta, vegetables and protein with dressing to taste
store in the refrigerator overnight,or longer
basic italian salad dressing
4 T olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
2 T chopped fresh parsley
1 T fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 t dried basil, crumbled
1/4 t dried crushed red pepper
pinch of dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
combine all ingredients in a blender or tightly sealed container for a vigorous shake
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