Ingredients:
- 1 can black, pitted olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, either whole or sliced in half
- 2 cups whole wheat or gluten free pasta, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 bundle of asparagus, ends discarded and chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- OPTIONAL, 2 beets, sliced and chopped (be warned these will take over the flavor a bit, so only use if you really like beets_
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar “with the mother”
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- OPTIONAL, top with sliced avocado when serving
- Top with ground black pepper to taste, or add additional seasonings of choice
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or add chopped, roasted onions
- 6 fresh basil leaves
Directions:
- Add all vegetables to a large pan and either sauté them, or add to an over preheated to 400 degrees and cook until roasted to al-dente
- Cook pasta while you’re waiting for veggies to roast; drain and rinse and set aside.
- Once vegetables are roasted, add all ingredients into a large bowl; add oil + vinegars and toss together until everything is blended and mixed.
- Add ground black pepper and other seasonings of choice
- Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve warm