Pasta Salad for Picky Eaters
A basic pasta salad recipe that is picky-eater-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of your favourite seasoning blend
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cooked chicken breasts roughly chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup marbled cheese cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or Vegenaise
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup apple chopped into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Instructions
- Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, defrost the frozen peas and corn in your microwave or on the stove, according to package directions. Drain when cooked.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain and run under cold water (this helps the pasta cool down).
- While the pasta is cooling, add the olive oil and seasoning blend to a small bowl and set aside.
- Put the cooled pasta into a large bowl and add the vegetables (and/or optional add-ins), chopped chicken, cheese and mayonnaise. Add the seasoned oil and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
You can substitute 2 tsp of Italian or Greek salad dressing for the seasoning blend and oil.