Delicious Kid Friendly Pasta Salad Ready in 15 Minutes
A quick, kid friendly pasta salad bursting with fresh vegetables and flavor, perfect for picky eaters.
Equipment
- Pot
- - Colander
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 0.5 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- 1 dash salt for boiling water
For the Vegetables
- 0.25 cups fresh peas frozen peas work too
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 0.25 cups steamed corn kernels
For the Dressing
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice optional
Instructions
Directions
- Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the uncooked farfalle pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and let it cool slightly while you prepare the veggies.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the fresh peas, diced carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and steamed corn kernels.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad mixture, and if desired, add sliced lemon juice. Toss gently until well combined.
- This kid friendly pasta salad can be served immediately at room temperature or chilled in the fridge.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for an extra touch of flavor. Customize with leftover or seasonal vegetables to keep it interesting.