🥗 Veggie Pasta Salad
A colorful pasta bowl loaded with fresh veggies & yummy dressing!
🧾 Ingredients
2 cups cooked pasta (bowtie or rotini works great)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/3 cup cucumber slices or cubes
1/3 cup corn
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup mozzarella cubes or shredded cheese
Dressing options:
🍋 lemon + olive oil + pinch salt
or
🥗 ranch/yogurt dressing for kid-friendliness
Optional add-ins:
🫑 bell peppers | 🥬 spinach | 🥒 olives | 🐔 grilled chicken
👩🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps
Cook pasta and let it cool. (Adult handles boiling)
Chop veggies into bite-sized pieces.
Add pasta & veggies to a bowl.
Mix in cheese and optional toppings.
Drizzle dressing and toss gently.
Serve cold as a fresh lunch or side dish!
🔥 Adult Help Required: Pasta boiling + cutting.
⭐ Fun Tips
Use rainbow pasta for extra color 🎨
Give kids tongs to toss — chef mode activated!
Top with mini mozzarella balls for fancy look
🍝 Why Kids Love It
Cold, crunchy, colorful — like a pasta playground full of flavor!
📌 Quick Parent Notes
Great school lunch option
Add chicken for full meal
Can meal prep for 2–3 days in fridge
Balanced: carbs + veggies + dairy
🖨 Printable Recipe Card
Veggie Pasta Salad
Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 3–4
Ingredients
• Pasta
• Veggies
• Cheese
• Dressing
Steps
Cook pasta.
Add veggies & cheese.
Toss with dressing.
Chill & serve!
Kid Tip: Let kids pick pasta shape — bowties are extra fun! 🎀
Adult Note: Supervise boiling + cutting.
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