Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad

By Cindy

Ingredients

• 6 ounces wagon wheel pasta
• 1 heaping cup very small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces thick-sliced ham, cut into small cubes
• 1 scant cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
• 2 scallions, sliced (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.

Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.

Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.