Sweet Sunshine Pasta Salad Recipe

Sweet Sunshine Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 12
• 8 ounces pasta – spiral-uncooked
• 1 ounce peas and carrots, frozen
• 20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice – drained, reserved
• 2 cups black beans, cooked – rinsed and drained
• 1 cup red bell pepper – sliced thin
• 1/2 cup green onions – thinly sliced
• 2 oranges, large – peeled and sectioned – cut into 3 pieces
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper

Method

1. Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time
2. Place peas and carrots in a colander.
3. When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots.
4. The hot water will cool the vegetables slightly.
5. Drain and place in a large bowl.
6. Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections.
7. Toss to combine.
8. Combine 1/2 cup of pineapple juice and remaining ingredients.
9. Mix well.
10. Pour over pasta mixture.
11. Mix gently until well combined.
12. Chill thoroughly, preferably overnight.
13. Mix several times while chilling.

Full List of Pasta Recipes
Full List of Salad Recipes