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

 

Macaroni BLT Salad

Macaroni BLT Salad

1 box small macaroni shells

1 lb. cooked bacon, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 onion, diced

1½ cup ranch dressing

2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

½ cup fresh chopped parsley

1½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.  Combine tomatoes, onion, pepper, and salad dressing together in a large bowl.  Toss in pasta and then add lettuce, parsley and bacon. 

© Crackerberries 2018

Pasta Salad

2 cups colored pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup chopped ham
1 cup chopped Swiss cheese
½ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup slice black olives
1 medium tomato, diced
10 slices pepperoni, quartered
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and Pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese

Combine pasta with all of the vegetables and mix well. In a small bowl pour in vinegar first then add Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, while whisking, slowly add olive oil, mixing well to combine. Pour over pasta and toss to mix. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.


© Crackerberries 2009