Delightful Veggie Pasta Salad Cups: 1 Kid-Loved Lunch
Create fun and healthy Veggie Pasta Salad Cups perfect for your child’s lunchbox. These bite-sized delights are easy to make and packed with colorful vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunchbox Ideas
- Method: Salad Preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rotini pasta, chopped cucumber, chopped bell pepper, shredded carrots, and corn kernels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
- Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Spoon the pasta salad into individual cups or containers for easy packing.
Notes
- For added protein, you can include cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on your child’s preferences.
- Make these ahead of time for a quick lunchbox addition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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