My family asks for pasta salad for their lunches just about every week and I love it!! Do you know why? It’s super easy, you can make it out of practically anything you have, and I can portion them out ahead of time. That way I’m not making lunches every day!
I always use a small pasta shape like mini farfalle, elbow macaroni, rotini, or you can even get the frozen cheese tortellini. You really can do so many things with it! Be creative. Here is a guide of different mix-in’s I typically use:
Protein:
Baked tofu
Diced ham
Shredded chicken
Salami
Pepperoni
Black beans
Veggies:
Raw broccoli
Peas
Cherry tomatoes
Diced tomatoes
Corn
Olives (ok so this isn’t a veggie but what category do you put it in?)😂
Cheeses:
Mozarella balls
Parmesan
Shredded or cubed cheddar
Dressings:
Italian dressing
Ranch (made with plain Greek yogurt and a ranch seasoning packet)
Taco (plain greek yogurt and a taco seasoning packet)
Balsamic vinegar and olive oil with fresh basil
If you’re not feeling adventurous and want some combo ideas here are a few of our favorites!!:
Italian- cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, salami, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and fresh basil
Taco- pasta of choice, black beans, corn, diced tomato, shredded cheddar and taco dressing
Summer time- pasta of choice, diced ham, broccoli or peas (depending on which I have), Parmesan and Italian dressing
Ranch- pasta of choice, shredded chicken, peas, shredded cheddar and ranch dressing
That’s it!! It’s so simple and it gives everyone a break from sandwiches. Plus, I’ve found I can sneak veggies in these much easier😉.
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