Pasta Dinner Salad Recipe - Guest Post

Family-Friendly Pasta Dinner Salad from Lynn L. with Hebrew National

When it comes to dinner time, sometimes you just don’t know what to cook to satisfy the whole family. How do you make just one simple dish that’s packed with nutrients and your kids will like? If you are looking to make the perfect healthy dinner for your family, you should take this hearty pasta dinner salad into consideration. This family dinner idea can help you make a colorful and healthy meal that everyone will love! So, now is the time to move to the kitchen and start making this homemade dinner salad to share with your family.

Family-Friendly Pasta Dinner Salad

Ingredients:
8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces beef franks
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips
1 cup frozen green peas


Directions:
Prepare pasta, omitting salt. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in large bowl to make dressing; set aside. Cut franks lengthwise in half and then slice into1/4 inch-thick half moons.
Heat large skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add Franks; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and peas; cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until peas are hot and peppers are crisp-tender.
Place pasta into bowl with prepared dressing. Add frank mixture; toss to coat all with dressing.

♥ Tips ♥
For those who prefer a “lightened” version of this recipe, you can combine 2 table spoons olive oil, 2 table spoons white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper for dressing.

Here’s a short guide to substitute white wine vinegar in the recipe: 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice also work!
This recipe can be easily customized to suit your preferences! Try substituting the ingredients above for your kids’ favorite pasta or vegetables.

Now you can please the entire family with this family-friendly pasta salad.

Author Bio: This is a recipe from Lynn L. on behalf of Hebrew National. Lynn has a passion for good food, cooking ideas and creativity. View more dinner or grilling recipes at Hebrew National’s website. 

 Thank you Lynn for this awesome recipe!!  We are glad that you shared this recipe with all of us.