Pasta Salad

1 cup whole wheat pasta – cooked and cooled

½ cup chopped cucumbers

½ cup chopped mini sweet peppers (or bell peppers etc.)

1/3 cup chopped cauliflower

½ cup chopped tomatoes

1/3 cup sweet onion

1/3 cup loose cilantro/coriander (or parsley)

1/3 cup chopped apple

1/3 cup chopped mango

1 chopped chili pepper (optional)

1 tbs. mayo/salad dressing (Miracle Whip)

1/3 cup yoghurt  (solid part of yoghurt at the top of the container before stirring)

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

 Instructions

Mix everything together in a bowl and enjoy!

*All ingredients can be prepared beforehand. Combine when ready to serve.

Vegetables and fruits could be of your choice

Yields: 3.5 cups total. 2 servings of grains, 1 serving of protein.

 Protein options:

·       Ground or whole cashews

·       Tuna

·       Chicken

·       Hard-boiled egg

·       Legumes (3/4 cup = 1 protein serving)