Delicious Kid Friendly Pasta Salad for Happy Family Meals
This kid friendly pasta salad is a colorful, nutritious, and quick dish perfect for family meals.
Equipment
- - Pot
- Mixing bowl
- - Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta use any pasta shape preferred
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup fresh peas frozen and thawed are an alternative
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup steamed corn kernels canned corn works too
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil substitute with avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice optional, apple cider vinegar can be used
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
How to Make Kid Friendly Pasta Salad
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add your farfalle pasta. Cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the pasta cools, dice your carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and measure out the peas and corn.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta and all the chopped vegetables. Toss them gently together.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the pasta mixture. Sprinkle in the salt, then mix everything well.
- Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for a refreshing treat later.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.