Wazoo’s Pick Me Up Pasta Salad 🥗
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of Wazoo’s Pick Me Up Pasta Salad, a wholesome creation that’s both quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for lunches, snacks, or potluck gatherings, this vegan-friendly dish bursts with freshness and nutrition, making it a hit among health-conscious eaters.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal 🍽️
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Vegetable, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kosher, Potluck, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy 🥦🥕
Servings: 16 servings
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 20 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 2 cups radiatore pasta
- 4 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 12 carrots, sliced
- 1 sun-dried tomato, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 108
- Fat Content: 2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 1.3mg
- Sodium Content: 365mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 4g
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Begin by cooking the radiatore pasta according to the package directions. During the last one minute of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Once cooked, drain the pasta and broccoli.
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Cool Pasta and Broccoli: Rinse the cooked pasta and broccoli with cold water to cool them quickly. Ensure they are well-drained before proceeding to the next step.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooled pasta and broccoli with the chickpeas, sliced carrots, chopped sun-dried tomato, salt, and ground black pepper. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste.
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Serve and Enjoy: When you’re ready to enjoy Wazoo’s Pick Me Up Pasta Salad, simply uncover it, give it a gentle toss, and serve chilled. It’s perfect for any occasion and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
With its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and wholesome ingredients, this pasta salad is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a nourishing addition to any meal. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a satisfying lunch, Wazoo’s creation is sure to satisfy. So, whip up a batch today and let its deliciousness speak for itself! 🌟
