Summer Picnic Pasta Salad
A wholesome pasta salad filled with veggies, this easy to throw together Summer Picnic Pasta Salad will have everyone at your picnic asking for the recipe. The best part? It can be ready in under 20 minutes!
Summer Picnic Pasta Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 box whole-wheat penne
- 1 C. frozen or fresh peas
- 1/2 C. grated carrot
- 1/2 C. artichoke hearts sliced
- 1/4 C. sun-dried tomatoes diced (or fresh halved grape tomatoes)
- 1 sm. can sliced black olives
- 3-5 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbs. fat-free Italian dressing optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta as directed on the box and drain. Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the peas, carrots, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (and Italian dressing if desired) and mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Can be eaten cold or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Shared by Recipe4Living.
