Alphabet Pasta Salad
By Jennifer Low
Average User Rating:
Alphabet pasta salad has lots of flavor, but isn’t too tangy for kids. Serves a couple kids plus some extra for the grown-ups - perfect for a portable picnic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked alphabet pasta (or other small pasta such as stars, orzo)
- 1 oz. (30 g) Cheddar cheese (or Gouda, Edam), finely grated
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (3 mL) sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme or dill
- 1/8 tsp garlic salt
- pinch of pepper
Cooking Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain, run under cold water and drain again.
- Mix in remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
Can be made up to two days ahead.
Makes 2 cups (500 mL).
