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Kostenlose Lieferung möglich Riesenauswahl an Markenqualität. Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad MMOBRIEN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Our neighborhood held our annual, "Picinic In February," this weekend. I was charged with making a chilled pasta salad that represented springtime. This delicious Lemony Artichoke Pasta Salad is so fresh and delicious, super easy to make ahead of time, and tossed with a yummy lemon-basil vinaigrette.
Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad is something which I have loved my whole life.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook mike's springtime pasta salad using 18 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad:
- Take Pasta Salad
- Prepare 2 16 oz Bottles Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing [or your choice - well shaken]
- Prepare 1 box 12 oz Multi Colored Pasta [+ water + oil + salt]
- Make ready 1 box 2.25 lb Vegetable Melody [your choice - see photo]
- Get 2 box 4 oz Feta Cheese
- Make ready 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Prepare 1 can Black Olives [drained-halved]
- Take 1 can Artichokes [in water-drained-chopped]
- Get 2 large Tomatoes [chopped]
- Get 1/2 tsp Each: Granulated Garlic - Fresh Ground Black Pepper - Sea Salt - Red Pepper Flakes
- Prepare Options:
- Make ready Purple Onions
- Take Green Onions
- Take White Onions
- Take Celery [with leaves]
- Make ready Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Take Fresh Parsley
- Get Fresh Basil
Add zucchini, olives, red pepper and onion. Springtime Pasta Salad is an easy, light, refreshing and yet such a satisfying recipe with a simple lemon vinaigrette, olives and fresh veggies. It is the perfect make a ahead dish for company, potlucks or cold lunches during the week. This post may contain affiliate links which I earn a small portion in sales.
Steps to make Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad:
- Primary items needed.
- Boil 6" pasta water. Add a splash of oil and 1 tablespoon salt. Add pasta. Bring water back to a boil and boil pasta for 10 minutes with a tight fitting lid. Or, as per manufactures directions.
- Drain pasta well and immediately place it in a large bowl. Add 1 bottle of Zesty Italian Dressing, [use your preference] mix and place a tight fitting lid on it. This step will ensure the Italian oils and seasonings seep deep into your pasta.
- ° Put your vegetables and cheeses in another large bowl making sure everything is bite size. ° Look around in your pantry or fridges crisper for any additional vegetables you may want to use in your salad. I found purple, white and green onions, celery, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil and parsley and employed them all.
- After your pasta has fully steamed and cooled - add your vegetable and cheese mixture and gently fold in to your wet pasta bowl. Add your additional bottle of Zesty Italian - as needed. I usually use about 1 1/2 bottles total.
- Chill in the fridge for a few hours for best results. This dish is even better the following day.
- Enjoy!
It is the perfect make a ahead dish for company, potlucks or cold lunches during the week. This post may contain affiliate links which I earn a small portion in sales. For the pasta: Toss the pasta with the asparagus, peas, roasted peppers, tomatoes, shallots and dill. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat. Let the salad hang out for a bit to soak up.
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