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French Dressing Pasta Salad

Note: extra tomato paste can be frozen for use in other recipes.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 463kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ lb. whole grain medium shaped pasta of choice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 small cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ bunch green onions chopped
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed

For the dressing:

  • 1 Tbs. maple syrup
  • 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. water
  • 1½ Tbs. tomato paste
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. ground mustard
  • ½ tsp. tamari

Instructions

For the pasta and veggies:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • When the pasta has finished cooking, drain it and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process.
  • While the pasta cooks, prep the vegetables and mix the dressing.

For the dressing:

  • In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients and shake well to combine.

For the salad:

  • Place cooked pasta in a large bowl with all the vegetables and beans.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and stir to coat everything in the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 3to 4 | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 1095mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 9061IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 6mg