Packable Caesar Pasta Salad
by Amber Gray //
August 6, 2014 
Finding new ways to freshen up lunchboxes can be a real challenge. Luckily, this Packable Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is a fresh idea to replace lunchtime sandwich staples.
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Packable Caesar Pasta Salad
Finding new ways to freshen up lunchboxes can be a real challenge. Luckily, this Packable Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is a fresh idea to replace lunchtime sandwich staples.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 oz.) box whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Marie's® Market Reserve Smoked Black Pepper Caesar Dressing
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 large zucchini, julienned
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and rinse with cold water.
- Mix tomatoes, peas, beans, peppers and garlic in large mixing bowl. Add cooked pasta, dressing, cheese and zucchini and mix well.
- Serve with Fruit Naturals®
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 2.29gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 56.62gFiber: 9.17gProtein: 14.17g
