She Sells Sea Shells Pasta Salad for Kids
Perfect for picky eaters and busy parents alike, "She Sells Sea Shells Pasta Salad for Kids" is a delightful, kid-approved recipe bursting with color, flavor, and fun. Featuring shell-shaped pasta as the star, this quick and easy pasta salad is packed with healthy veggies like shredded carrots and diced cucumbers, chunks of creamy cheddar cheese, and zesty mini pepperoni slices for a playful twist. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a hint of honey and lemon, it's a refreshing yet satisfying dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it can be served chilled for an extra cooling treat. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups shell-shaped pasta
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Boil a pot of water and cook the shell-shaped pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
While the pasta is cooking, shred one medium carrot, dice the cucumber into small pieces, and cube the cheddar cheese. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded carrot, diced cucumber, cubed cheddar cheese, and mini pepperoni slices.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
If desired, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the salad for added flavor and color.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.1 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3704 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 83.7 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1054 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1240 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
