Whole-Grain Pasta Chop Salad with Blood Orange
By Letitia L. Star
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes 5 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked whole-grain penne pasta (or your favorite fiber-rich pasta)
- 2 cups raw chopped red, yellow and green bell peppers and other vegetables (tomatoes, onion, fresh corn kernels, carrots, or jicama)
- 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, dill, chives, rosemary, thyme, or mint)
- 1⁄2 cup fresh blood orange juice (or other orange juice)
- 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients. Top with feta, if using.
- Refrigerate and chill for several hours before serving.
Contributor
Letitia L. Star
Letitia L. Star is a Chicago-based environmental health journalist.
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