Pasta Salad

 

It’s almost summertime and who doesn’t love a fresh made pasta salad?  It’s one of my favorite summertime meals and both my kids love it too and make it themselves now that they are grown.  I found this new condiment (Olive Muffalata) while we were shopping at Costco, that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE!  I see that it is also available on AMAZON if you don't have a Costco membership or friend to take you there!  OMG, I could eat the whole jar in one sitting.  You gotta try it. 

 

2 cups colored pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup chopped ham
1 cup chopped cheese (I used cheddar this time)
½ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup slice black olives
1-2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, halved
¼-½ cup Olive Muffalata 
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
Salt and Pepper

Fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook pasta al dente and drain and cool. Combine pasta with all of the vegetables, cheese and ham; toss to combine.  Fold in olive muffalata, olive oil and Italian seasoning.  Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper.  Add parmesan if desired.   

 

Enjoy♥

© Crackerberries 2024

 

Mommie's Easy Cookies

 

Mommie’s Easy Cookies

1 box cake mix (any flavor)

2 eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup nuts, chips, pretzels, Captain Crunch or other cereal, (anything crunchy)

 

Preheat oven 350º

 

 Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Drop on cookie sheet and bake 17 minutes or until browned.

 

© Crackerberries 2021