Mixed Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of cooked pasta
• 1/4 cup (40 grams) fresh peas
• 1 carrot diced
• 1/2 cucumber peeled and diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper diced
• 1/4 cup (40 grams) steamed corn kernels
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice optional
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method:

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 10 minutes, adding 1 tsp of olive oil to the water.
• Mix the pasta with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and serve at room temperature or cold.

Hints and Tips:

• Get kitchen safe knives for children and encourage them to cut their own vegetables for the pasta. 
• Have children choose the veggies they want for their pasta. 
• Prepare the cooked pasta for children to mix with their vegetables.
• Give children each their own bowl to create their own pasta salad. 
• Select different vegetables for children to try. 

Reference:
Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad, Little Sunny Kitchen