Meal Plan – Pasta Salad

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Meal Plan – Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 Pound Pasta Rotini, elbow, penne, or similar
• 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved
• 1/2 Count Red onion Diced
• 1 Can Olives Any variety
• 8 Ounces Cheese Block or shredded, any flavor
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Dressing

• 3/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
• 1 TSP Salt
• 1/2 TSP Pepper
• 1/4 TSP Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise OPTIONAL – Mix with dressing for creamy version

Method

 

1. Cook pasta according to Al Dente package directions – you want them Al Dente for this
2. Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix well – Note, you can just use store bought Italian dressing here. Also, feel free to mix in 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise for a creamy pasta salad
3. Add the cut veggies and cheese to the bowl with the dressing and combine
4. Once the pasta isn't steaming anymore, toss together with the other ingredients. Cover and store in the fridge. Be sure to give it a good toss before serving