WHEELIE YUMMY PASTA SALAD

Pasta salad makes a perfect lunch option. The wagon wheel shaped pasta and ham and cheese make this one a hit with kids.

Ingredients:

6 oz. wagon wheel pasta

1 c. very small broccoli florets

1/2 c. fresh corn kernels

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp. kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded

2 oz. thick-sliced ham, cut into small cubes

1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

2 scallions, sliced

Preparation:

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 broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds, then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop cooking. Keep pasta draining in colander. To make dressing, whisk together garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Add fully drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to bowl, along with ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions. Toss well to coat all pasta and broccoli with dressing. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.