Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Eggless Corkscrew Pasta - 1 1/3 cup, uncooked
 Unsweetened Pineapple Chunks - 1 can of 15 ounce
 Broccoli florets2 Cup (16 tbs), cooked
 Celery1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Petite Peas - 1 cup, frozen
 Sweet red pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Dijon Mustard2 Tablespoon (For the Dressing:)
 Honey2 Tablespoon (For the Dressing:)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon (For the Dressing:)
 Pineapple juice2 Tablespoon, canned (For the Dressing:)
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon (For the Dressing:)
 Basil1/2 Teaspoon, dried (For the Dressing:)
 Garlic powder1/2 Teaspoon (For the Dressing:)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a pot of salted, boiling water cook the pasta according to the packet directions until tender. Drain the pasta and keep aside.
2) Drain the canned pineapple chunks, keeping 2 tablespoons of the can juice aside for later use.

MAKING
3) In a large serving bowl, add the cooked pasta, pineapple chunks, celery, peas, red pepper and green onion. Mix well. Keep aside.
4) In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining mustard, honey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, olive oil, basil and garlic powder.
5) Pour the salad dressing over the pasta salad and toss well.
6) Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill.

SERVING
7) Garnish the Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad with grate cheese. Serve chilled.
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