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Pasta Salad
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Pasta Salad

45 min total1 servingsPrep: 30 min

This pasta salad is perfect for one or feeding a family. Ready in 30 mins this makes the best work-from-home lunchtime treat to fuel the day.

Ingredients

  • Pasta of choice( I went with fusili) one handful dry per person
  • 1 small snacking organic cucumber per person
  • 1 small handful of matchstick carrots
  • Mozzarella pearls (~small handful)
  • Italian cured meats (~few slices chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • sprinkle garlic powder
  • optional fresh basil from the garden (2 Tbsp)
  • optional fresh oregano from the garden (1 tsp)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serves one- easily multiply ingredients by how many people you're serving*

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water on the stovetop & add pasta

  2. 2

    While pasta is cooking, chop cucumber & meats (I prefer a combo of pepperoni and salami).

  3. 3

    Add cucumber, meats, mozzarella pearls, carrots, seasonings, oil and vinegar to a bowl. (if you're serving one or two, just add the serving size per bowl and prep this in the bowl you'll eat from.)

  4. 4

    Once pasta is fully cooked, rinse under cold water to cool and add to serving bowls. Stir to combine all ingredients and adjust to your taste preferences.

  5. 5

    Enjoy!

Tips & Notes

  • •This can be made ahead and eaten later as a snack or meal!