Colorful Zoo Pasta Salad

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2.Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes.

3.Cut the bell pepper into strips.

4.Place the sweet potato cubes and bell pepper strips on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.

5.While the vegetables are roasting, cook the chicken tenders in a skillet until fully cooked.

6.In a large pot, cook the zoo-shaped pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

7.In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potato, bell pepper, chicken tenders (cut into bite-sized pieces), canned corn, canned green beans, and cooked zoo-shaped pasta.

8.Prepare the pancake mix according to the package instructions to make a light dressing.

9.Pour the pancake mix dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

10.Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

11.Serve the colorful zoo pasta salad chilled as a refreshing and vibrant dish.