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