I had a fun little challenge this month, trying to come up with a recipe using ingredients that were sent to me…. Sounds a little like a really cool show on that cooking channel, right??? The difference is, I didn’t have to use EVERYTHING, nor did I have a panel of professional chefs judging my recipe…. But, I did have to come up with something that my kids would like… so I let them pick, and out of the following ingredients… We chose to use the awesome Space Adventures Pasta and the Panera Basalmic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing!

Of course, we had to add some other ingredients to our recipe to make this yummy pasta and veggie salad! All of these ingredients, and more, are available at your local Walmart store!

What you need:

Space Adventures Pasta

Panera Basalmic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Mini Bell Peppers

Tomato

Onion

Kale

Shredded Carrots

and any other favorite veggies you’d like to include!

 

How you make it:

Boil pasta for 5-8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

While pasta is cooking, dice onions, and kale.

Slice bell peppers and cut tomatoes into small pieces.

Toss Veggies and pasta into a bowl and either toss with dressing or serve with dressing on the side.

My family really enjoys the flavors in this salad. My girls LOVE the bell peppers, and I really like the fresh kale!

This salad can be made in under 15 mins, and is perfect for a family, or a potluck! By serving the dressing on the side, you have a better chance of keeping any leftovers fresh, and give your guests the chance to control the calories involved!

Seeing all of the ingredients that I received, what would you have made?
If you try this pasta and veggie salad, I’d love to know what you think! Let me know!