After devouring the leftovers that my mom shared with me,
from a delightful lunch she'd just been to, I created THIS recipe!
Mine is certainly a much healthier pasta salad, and still very tasty!
Cranberry Pesto Pasta Salad
1 red apple, chopped
This salad is great for hot days, picnics, and parties!
It is also surprisingly yummy when quickly heated in the microwave :)
from a delightful lunch she'd just been to, I created THIS recipe!
Mine is certainly a much healthier pasta salad, and still very tasty!
Cranberry Pesto Pasta Salad
2 c celery, chopped (most of a bunch of celery), include the leaves in the middle!
5 mozzarella cheese sticks, chopped into little coins
1 c walnuts, broken up pieces or whole
1/2 c freeze dried cranberries, unsweetened (Whole Foods carries), OR 1/4 c Craisins (I prefer less because of the sugar), OR while I haven't, you could try fresh!
1 jar pesto (or this EASY HOMEMADE PESTO!)
1 box pasta, whole wheat, prepared
While pasta is cooking, chop other ingredients.
Drain pasta and mix in all ingredients.
Chill for a while, and enjoy!
This salad is great for hot days, picnics, and parties!
It is also surprisingly yummy when quickly heated in the microwave :)
BONUS TIP #1: avoid rinsing cooked pasta to retain vitamins which are otherwise washed away!
BONUS TIP #2: re-heat only as much food as you think you'll need, since foods should only be reheated ONE TIME (FOOD SAFETY!). Single serving dishes are also great because they heat through quickly.
For more on FOOD SAFETY click on either of the links Some Like It Hot! or We Gotta Chill!
COMING SOON: Benefits of Cranberries
