Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

 

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta

1 (12 ounce package) Flav-R-Pac Broccoli Florets

1 (12 ounce) package Flav-R-Pac Sweet Green Peas

1 large tomato, diced

1 avocado, diced

2/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoons butter

2/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles

 

  1. In a large steamer pan, steam broccoli and peas until just heated through. Set aside to cool.
  2. While vegetables are cooling make the dressing. Combine in a saucepan over medium heat: vinegar, butter, sugar, flour, salt and mustard; bring to boil. Continue to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl combine steamed vegetables, tomato and avocado. Toss to combine.
  4. Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator. Serve topped with feta cheese. 

 

 

 

*Note: For food safety all Flav-R-Pac vegetables must be heated to a temperature of 160 degrees F.

 

 

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