Hi reader!
Summertime has its own energy. It's a backyard-kickball, popsicles-in-the-shade kind of energy.
It's not the kind of energy that sends you to the couch, looking for new family recipes.
And that's OK. Because family recipes are what I do for you. And I love it. :)
Here's one you can make today: Poolside Pasta Salad. It's fresh, colorful, make-ahead, and portable. I use whole grain pasta for fiber and B-vitamins, tons of fresh vegetables for vitamin C and antioxidants, and a homemade vinaigrette rich in healthy fats.
If you like recipes like this, try my Meal Plan membership! I'm still running the Super Healthy Summer Sale for a couple more days. I make the meal plans fresh each week to match the season outside AND your season of life.
Now to the recipe:
For the salad:
- 1 pound whole wheat rotini or macaroni noodles
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ purple onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (from a jar)
For the vinaigrette:
- ½ cup white balsamic or rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oi
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water to remove excess starch. Set aside.
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake well.
- Toss cooled pasta with veggies and vinaigrette until well mixed.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to four days.
Next up in my Super Healthy Summer series, we're going to tackle the subject of (dun dun dun) feeding the neighborhood kids. And why I actually LIKE to do it!
Wishing You Good Health,
Natalie
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