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Deconstructed Pasta Salad
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Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Serves
12 – 15 (pending size)
- Naomi Blines
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Ingredients
1kgpasta (spiral, shell or penne)
2cupscucumber, diced
2cupscherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2cupschicken breast meat, cooked, chopped
2cupslow fat cheese, grated
2cupscorn, canned (drained) or steamed frozen corn
Method
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water according to packet directions or until al dente. Drain.
- Cook frozen corn per instructions if required.
- Prepare vegetables, chicken and cheese in preparation for portioning.
- Using a bento style box container, add ingredients to container using different compartments.
Recipe description
Quick, easy and fresh. Tailor ingredients based on preference and availability. Serve using a bento-style container assists with catering to neurodiverse preferences.
Variations
- Change the protein source to eggs, chickpeas or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.
- Omit cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Consider adding a sauce or low-fat mayo for students to add to the dish themselves or use as a dipping sauce.
- Vegetables can be added or removed based on availability and season. E.g., avocado, iceberg lettuce, spinach or capsicum.
