Pasta Salad

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Makes 4 servings. Each serving provides: 1 grain    5 oz veg   ¼ fat serving Nutrition Per Serving Cal: 208   Protein: 8g   Carbs: 37g   Fat: 5g   Fiber: 0g

Ingredients

use any mixture of vegetables that will equal 20 oz

• 4 oz (dry measure) spiral pasta
• 6 oz cauliflower
• 4 oz carrots, diced
• 3 oz red peppers, diced
• 3 oz sweet onion, diced
• 2 oz celery, diced
• 2 oz green peas, add when serving
• Costco No Salt Seasoning, generous sprinkle
• salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

•  6 oz Cashew Sour Cream OR Tofu Cashew Mayo
• 2 oz pickle juice, add more for a moister salad
• few drops of hot sauce, optional

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and cool completely.
2. Add cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions and seasonings. (To keep peas vibrant green, do not add until ready to serve).
3. Whisk the Cashew Sour Cream or the Tofu Cashew mayo with the pickle juice and hot sauce then pour dressing over salad. Toss gently until dressing is well distributed. 
4. Season with Costco No Salt Seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Divide salad into 4 servings. Add peas, when ready to serve.
6. Keep leftovers covered and in refrigerator up to 4 days.