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Recipe Collection: Pasta Salad

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I admit, I do love pasta salad from time to time, and the summer always seems to make me want some.  If you’re grain-free, you could try this with the same dressing over chopped fresh veggies (squash, peppers, etc.) instead!

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. pasta (I chose organic brown rice pasta) or 2 c. chopped veggies
  • 2 tbsp. raw red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. sundried tomatoes (packed in olive oil), chopped
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt (or to taste)

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and allow to cool.  In a large glass bowl, mix the other ingredients together.  Add the pasta and toss until well-coated.  Allow to chill in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

Options

If you like, try adding one or more of the following:

  • 1/2 c. black olives
  • 1/2 c. mozzarella or other favorite cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 c. fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 c. nitrate-free pepperoni, chopped

Or whatever else you like!  The dish comes alive with creativity and becomes a whole meal in itself.  Don’t be afraid to add a little extra olive oil if you want to, or extra crushed garlic.  It’s delicious and healthy!  (And the dressing does go well on a green salad too.)

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Kate Tietje
Kate is wife to Ben and mommy to Bekah (almost 4), Daniel (2.5) and Jacob (born 8/11). She is passionate about God, health, and food. She has written 4 cookbooks already and is planning to release several more in 2012. When she's not blogging, she's in the kitchen, sewing, or homeschooling her children. You can also find her as a contributor at Keeper of the Home.

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