Description
A simple and delicious pasta salad that kids will enjoy, perfect for lunches or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked ham or chicken, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rotini pasta, chopped cucumber, chopped bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced ham or chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables like peas or corn.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese and use a dairy-free mayonnaise.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, kids, easy, picnic, lunchbox, simple, quick