Pasta Salad with Vinaigrette

Serves 2

Preparation Time: 20 Minute

Cooking Time: NIL + Refrigeration Time

Ingredients

1-cup pasta (small shell or penne)

2 tbsp sweet onion vinaigrette

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese or cheese powder

Italian seasoning (optional)

Salt and Pepper

Salad veggies

You can have one or more or all from below options:

Carrot, corn, pepper, zucchini, cucumber, onion, olive, broccoli

I prefer onion, corn and green pepper combination

Procedure

1.    Cook pasta per instructions

2.    Once cool down, add veggies, olive oil, vinaigrette and cheese

3.    Season with salt-pepper and Italian seasoning

4.    Refrigerate before serving for couple of hours

This salad is a great option for picnics and potlucks – easy to make and even easier to carry. When in mood for light supper, we love this with juice or soup.