Sep
9
Labor Day may have already come and gone, but summer isn't technically over until around September 22nd, so now is a good time to get last minute summer food cravings out of the way. One of my favorites is pasta salad, which has a pretty much infinite set of possibilities.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. tri-colored rotini
- 2 to 3 cups vegetables of choice (see some ideas below)
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack, cut into small chunks
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian dressing to taste
Directions
Cook pasta al dente, rinse vegetables in cold water. Combine pasta, vegetables, and cheeses in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss lightly to mix. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving for best results.
Simple and yummy.
Some veggie combination ideas include -
sliced olives, artichoke hearts, cucumber, and tomatoes (seen in top photo)
broccoli, cauliflower, green bell peppers, and sliced olives (seen in bottom photo)
Photo sources: Dan Solo and jacqueline-w via creative commons
September 9th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Looks delicious! Thanks for the easy idea...will have to throw this together in the next night or 2!
September 9th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I love this stuff and it is easy to do! Sometimes, I use lettuce versus the roni and is just as good! Thanks.
September 10th, 2009 at 4:01 am
Nice salad. I sometimes make similar but with fetta cheese instead of parmesan. M
September 10th, 2009 at 5:19 am
This is a delicious dish; I usually eat this with pieces of tuna fish. I don't know if is suitable for vegetarians but is really yummy.
September 10th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Thanks for this recipe and instructions for preparation. My husband is a big fan of Italian food and this will be a great surprise for him.
September 10th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
This looks sooo good. I think that I am going to go and try it now. Yum. Perfect for lunch!
September 14th, 2009 at 1:41 am
The perfect food for the vegetarians like me, Stefanie!
September 17th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I am a trying hard vegetarian lol! Its just the chicken that I can't give up.But I guess this time I'll try to be a genuine vegetarian you inspire.