By rinsing the pasta in cold water, you're washing away some of the starchiness ensuring the pasta won't clump up or stick together. In fact, the only time you should rinse pasta after it's cooked is when you're using it in cold dishes like this pasta salad. The best part about this dressing? You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry! Plus, there's no mayo, so you can have no fear carrying this refreshing side to all your summer cookouts. This recipe keeps the dressing light and bright! There's olive oil, some punchy red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and oregano for some herb (and very Greek) flavor. What's Greek pasta salad dressing made of? These small but mighty pops of flavor will really make your pasta shine. Anything from olives or capers to fresh herbs or lemon zest. Other mix-ins: Flavorful extras bring life to your pasta salad. Protein: Whether it's a vegetarian protein like beans (chickpeas, kidney beans, or edamame) or cheese (crumbled feta, diced mozzarella, or cubes of cheddar), or a meaty option like diced chicken or salami, these hearty mix-ins will add heft to your pasta salad.Ĥ. You can add anything from tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers to broccoli, carrots, and kale.ģ. You can add anything crunchy or colorful to the mix-or stick with a seasonal ingredient or theme, like this one inspired by Greek salad. Veggies: Chop your veggies in roughly the same size to make it easier for eating. You can also use penne, fusilli, shells, macaroni-there are tons of pasta options! Don't forget to let your pasta cool completely before tossing it with the veggies (you don't want the other ingredients to cook or wilt).Ģ. Pasta: Any pasta shape will work, but we especially love hearty pastas that don't get too soft, like the bow ties used here. Love fresh peppers? Chop them up and toss them in! Only have penne pasta instead of bow ties? No problem! Pasta salads are so flexible and easy to throw together, but if you're looking for tips on which ingredients to use, follow these suggestions:ġ. There are no rules for a pasta salad-it can be as loaded or as simple as you like! Not a fan of olives? Leave them out. Everyone will adore this make-ahead dish, no matter how it's served.
Bring it to a potluck as is or serve with grilled chicken or grilled shrimp skewers to turn it into family meals. If you're already a fan of the classic Greek salad, you'll fall even more in love with it when it's tossed with bow tie pasta! It's loaded with plenty of fresh veggies, briny olives, fragrant herbs, and creamy feta for a flavor explosion and the fresh, lemony dressing ties it all together. From Ree Drummond's favorite macaroni salad to meaty chicken pasta salad and tuna pasta salad, to light and herbaceous spins like this Greek pasta salad, the combinations are endless! There are all kinds of pasta salads out there. It's a staple BBQ side dish and picnic side dish that comes together quickly and tastes even better when made ahead of time. Of course, you'll want to round out the meal with a frozen desserts and a batch of refreshing summer cocktails.Every summer cookout needs some kind of pasta salad. If keeping cool is your objective, make a splash with fun pool party food ideas like sunrise fruit salad and shrimp skewers. Looking to make the most of seasonal garden produce? Try the show-stopping tomato pie, stuffed zucchini, or a summer pasta made with fresh pesto.
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If you're looking for easy grilling ideas, you can't have a roundup without plenty of burgers (beef burgers, lamb burgers, veggie burgers, and more), plus creative ideas for hot dogs. We're talking 30-minute meals, marinated chicken recipes, pasta salads, and tons of ways to cook with seasonal summer vegetables. Whether you're looking to fire up the grill or pack picnic foods for an outing to the park, here you'll find all the summer recipes you need to make dinnertime easy. With that in mind, this list of summer dinner ideas is sure to save the day. The first days of summer are officially here! But that also means you probably want to spend less time in a hot kitchen and more time enjoying the summer sunshine.
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