Toddler recipe · 12–36 months
Rainbow Pasta Salad Lunchbox
Short pasta with colorful soft vegetables. Packs well and tastes good cold.
child_care12 mo+Contains: Wheatschedule15 minrestaurant3 lunchboxesback_handFork practice
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Ingredients
Makes 3 lunchboxes
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Method
- 1
Cook the pasta in unsalted water and add the peas and diced pepper for the last 3 minutes, until the pepper is soft.
- 2
Drain and cool.
- 3
Toss with the avocado, olive oil and lemon.
Toddler plate & family plate
Toddler plate
A small bowl with a toddler fork; flatten peas for under-2s.
Family plate
Add feta (contains milk) and cherry tomatoes (quartered for little ones).
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains wheat (top 9 allergen). The feta topping adds milk.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse chickpea pasta for extra protein.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 2 days.
Safety reminders
- Cut round foods (grapes, cherry tomatoes, blueberries) into quarters for children under 4.
- Keep toddlers seated while eating.
- Serve nut butters thinly spread, never as whole nuts.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
