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Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 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 tablespoon 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

Instructions
 

  • In a large steamer pan, steam broccoli and peas until just heated through (heat to 165°F). Set aside to cool.
  • 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.
  • In a large bowl combine steamed vegetables, tomato and avocado. Toss to combine.
  • Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator. Serve topped with feta cheese.