Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad
Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad

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Schau dir Angebote von Pasta- bei eBay an. 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.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook mike's springtime pasta salad using 18 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad:
  1. Take Pasta Salad
  2. Prepare 16 oz Bottles Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing [or your choice - well shaken]
  3. Take 12 oz Multi Colored Pasta [+ water + oil + salt]
  4. Take 2.25 lb Vegetable Melody [your choice - see photo]
  5. Get 4 oz Feta Cheese
  6. Get Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  7. Get Black Olives [drained-halved]
  8. Take Artichokes [in water-drained-chopped]
  9. Make ready Tomatoes [chopped]
  10. Take Each: Granulated Garlic - Fresh Ground Black Pepper - Sea Salt - Red Pepper Flakes
  11. Make ready Options:
  12. Make ready Purple Onions
  13. Get Green Onions
  14. Prepare White Onions
  15. Make ready Celery [with leaves]
  16. Get Sun Dried Tomatoes
  17. Prepare Fresh Parsley
  18. Take Fresh Basil

If you make this the night before, add a little water and toss again to 'rejuvenate' before serving the next day. Directions Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. 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.

Instructions to make Mike's Springtime Pasta Salad:
  1. Primary items needed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. ° 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Chill in the fridge for a few hours for best results. This dish is even better the following day.
  7. Enjoy!

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. Find gluten-free, heart-healthy, vegetarian, vegan, Instant Pot, slow cooker, sheet pan, seafood recipes, and more.

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