Healthy Living, Rain or Shine

Container Counts: 1 Green, 1 Yellow, 1/2 Orange, 1/3 Blue

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6

Serving Size: 1.5 cups 

Ingredients: 

3-cups whole grain pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained

1.5-cups of chopped broccoli, raw

1.5-cups of chopped cauliflower, raw

1.5-cups of fresh diced grape tomatoes

1/2-cup red onion

1/2-cup (1 small can) of black olives, drained

3-tbsp feta cheese (I used fat-free)

The juice of one lemon
 

Dressing:

2-tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

1-tbsp red wine vinegar

1-tbsp dijon mustard

1/2-tsp dried oregano

1/2-tsp dried basil

1/2-tsp garlic powder 

A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: 

1) In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegatables, fetta cheese, and lemon juice. Mix together well.

2) In a separate, small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Sample and add more vinegar or oil if needed, remembering that there will be some extra acidity from the lemon juice.

3) Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and mix together well. Cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. Enjoy!