Crunchy Cauliflower Pasta Salad
This healthy cauliflower pasta salad is filling and delicious. Plus, it's a great way to eat more veggies at lunch.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz dry macaroni pasta, or shells
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower, or cauliflower rice
- 2 cups peas and carrots, frozen
Instructions
Make the pasta salad:
- In a large bowl, combine mayo and seasoning, set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer into the large bowl with the mayo and seasonings.
- To the bowl, add the cauliflower, peas and carrots, and toss to combine.
Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours or until ready to serve. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Pack for lunch:
- Place the pasta salad inside your favorite lunch container. Pack along with your favorite lunch sides inside a lunch bag with an ice pack, if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4597IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
