Power Crunch Pasta Salad Recipe

During the summer season I make a lot of homemade pasta salads. They’re the perfect dish to bring to potlucks, backyard barbecues, family reunions, and to all of your summertime parties. A pasta salad is always a BIG BIG BIG hit with the family.

* This is a guest post that’s courtesy of Pasta Fits. Please see the company’s website for additional information and free recipes. This recipe will yield approximately 8 yummy servings! Perfect for a group or family event!

Power Crunch Pasta Salad Recipe

8 oz whole wheat penne
2 cups/1 1/4 oz. shredded kale ribs removed
2 cups/4 oz. thinly sliced red cabbage
1 red apple cored and finely sliced
1 carrot peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup/1 oz. dried cranberries
1/4 cup/1 oz. natural sliced almonds
2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp. chia seeds

Creamy Yogurt-Herb Dressing:

1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper

Cook penne according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain.
Toss together pasta, kale, cabbage, apple, carrot and cranberries.

Creamy Yogurt-Herb Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, olive oil, parsley, chives, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper.

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well to coat. Sprinkle almonds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds over salad before serving.

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