Ingredients:

  • 16 oz (450g) Rotini or Bowtie pasta
  • 1 tsp (5g) Sea salt
  • 1 cup (150g) Red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup (130g) Carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • ½ cup (75g) Frozen peas, thawed
  • ½ cup (50g) Mild cheddar cheese, cubed into tiny pieces
  • ¼ cup (15g) Fresh parsley, finely minced
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (21g) Pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp (3g) Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp (1.5g) Salt
  • ⅛ tsp (0.5g) Black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook until al dente (usually 1 minute less than the package instructions).
  3. Drain in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water until the pasta feels cool to the touch.
  4. Dice the red peppers and carrots into tiny, uniform cubes (approx. 1/8 inch).
  5. Combine diced vegetables, thawed peas, and cheese cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Fold in the minced parsley.
  7. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, and spices in a mason jar.
  8. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified.
  9. Toss the prepared pasta and vegetables with the vinaigrette and chill for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.