Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
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| Prep time | Cook time | Yields | Serving Size |
| 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 4 servings | 2 C pasta salad |
| 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 | | | 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. | |
Directions -
| 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.
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