Vegetable Pasta Salad

There's nothing quite like noodles to give vegetables some kid appeal. This simple salad is quick to prepare and will disappear even more quickly.

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Ingredients

• 4 tsp. red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest
• Salt and pepper
• 4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta fusilli (curls)
• 1 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Directions

1. Step 1: Make the dressing

   Whisk together the vinegar and oil. Add the dill and lemon peel and season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes about 1/4 cup dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Step 2: Make the salad

   Combine the pasta, red pepper, carrots, celery and onions in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes about 6 cups; 1/2 cup per serving.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 100
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 71mg
• Total Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 3g