Description
With School Nutrition in mind, this recipe promotes meal components of 1/4oz protein, 3/4oz grain, and 1/2 cup vegetable servings.
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Serves
10-12
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Kunzler Bavarian Ham, diced
- 12 oz. Barilla Tri Color Rotini
- 8 oz. Mozzarella, diced
- 1 each Small red onion, diced
- 2 C Red grape tomatoes, sliced
- 2 C Yellow grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 C Arugula, chopped
- 1 C Spinach, chopped
- 1 C Balsamic dressing
- 1 C Italian cheese blend, shredded
Directions
Step 1
Place a large saucepan filled with water on the stove on high heat.
Step 2
Cook the tri color rotini for 12 minutes until tender. Drain, rinse, place in clean container.
Step 3
Lightly toss rotini with oil to prevent sticking. Place container in refrigerator while prepping the remaining ingredients.
Step 4
Dice ham and mozzarella, set aside.
Step 5
Prepare all vegetables; dice red onion, slice the tomatoes, and chop the arugula and spinach.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss with the balsamic dressing.
Step 7
Portion out into bowls and top with shredded Italian cheese just before serving.
Tri Color Pasta Salad
https://www.kunzler.com/recipe/tri-color-pasta-salad/
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Kunzler Bavarian Ham, diced
- 12 oz. Barilla Tri Color Rotini
- 8 oz. Mozzarella, diced
- 1 each Small red onion, diced
- 2 C Red grape tomatoes, sliced
- 2 C Yellow grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 C Arugula, chopped
- 1 C Spinach, chopped
- 1 C Balsamic dressing
- 1 C Italian cheese blend, shredded
Directions
- Place a large saucepan filled with water on the stove on high heat.
- Cook the tri color rotini for 12 minutes until tender. Drain, rinse, place in clean container.
- Lightly toss rotini with oil to prevent sticking. Place container in refrigerator while prepping the remaining ingredients.
- Dice ham and mozzarella, set aside.
- Prepare all vegetables; dice red onion, slice the tomatoes, and chop the arugula and spinach.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss with the balsamic dressing.
- Portion out into bowls and top with shredded Italian cheese just before serving.
