wow-y maui pasta salad recipe

 

wow-y maui pasta salad

try this flavorful side dish with the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken — or it’s perfect for a summer party!

2 C dry whole-wheat rotini (spiral) pasta (8 oz)

1 C fresh or frozen snow peapods, sliced thinly on an angle (julienned)

½ C cucumber, peeled and diced

¼ C carrots, peeled and diced

1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, diced; set aside ¼ C juice

½ C fat-free plain yogurt

1 Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

1 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, cool, and set aside.

2. In the meantime, place peapods in a microwavable dish, add enough water to keep moist, and microwave for 1–2 minutes, or until warm.

3. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl, and toss gently.

4. Add cooked pasta and peapods, and toss gently to coat the pasta.

5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

 

This is a great recipe for older children to make themselves. Younger children can help peel the cucumber and carrots.

prep time:

15 minutes

cook time:

15 minutes

yield:

4 servings

serving size:

2 C pasta salad

each serving provides:

calories 273

total fat 2 g

saturated fat 0 g

cholesterol 1 mg

sodium 171 mg

total fiber 7 g

protein 10 g

carbohydrates 56 g

potassium 207 mg

vitamin A 35%

vitamin C 50%

calcium 8%

iron 6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.