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Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad

In under 30 minutes, this colorful, kid-approved pasta salad can be ready to pack in lunchboxes or get whisked off to a picnic. Feel free to customize the mix-ins—sliced salami would be a delicious addition.

Serves 6
Ready in 20 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
404 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1/2 (16 oz) pkg fusilli
> 1/3 cup olive oil
> 3 tbsp mayonnaise
> 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
> 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
> 1 pint grape tomatoes
> 1/2 English cucumber
> 1 cup grated carrots
> 1 cup mozzarella pearls
> 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Steps

1
Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil on high. Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, and drain well.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Halve the tomatoes and finely chop the cucumber. To bowl, add tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, mozzarella, and olives, if using. Stir in cooked pasta and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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