Mmm… pasta salad is one of my favorite potluck foods. It’s perfect for those Sunday afternoon lunches with friends and family. As an added bonus, it’s one of the easiest foods to whip up in just 20 minutes. And it stays good in the fridge for a few days. I found this colorful pasta at a local shop and knew it would make the perfect “halfway homemade” side dish. Here’s the recipe:Rainbow Pasta Salad, Serves 6 as a side
8 ounces pasta (I used this kind)
2 cups cherry tomatoes
6 basil leaves, chopped
1 cup black olives
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
pepper to taste
Cook your pasta according to the instructions on your package. In a large bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Mix with a whisk. Add the pasta, tomatoes, olives and basil to the bowl. Mix well. Chill and serve!Now, who is in the mood for a BBQ party? xo. Elsie
Perfect! Just what I needed. I was looking for a good pasta salad recipe. Need a few inexpensive dishes to feed a crowd at a baby shower I am planning, and this fits the bill!
This looks SO good! 🙂
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this looks deliiiiiish!!
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Oh how cute and fun!! I have a pot luck dinner in the park to go to soon and this would be the perfect dish! =)
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Yum! I love to make pasta salad! Try it with tortellini! It’s amazing!
My goodness another must try for me! I love the way you girls eat (and drink). Thanks!!!
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Yummy! That is all I can say.
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Yum this looks super yummy !
Seriously such beautiful colors!
We make something similar at my house – one of my favorite summer meals!
grace
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Ah I absolutely love your food posts. The recipes always look DELICIOUS!
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This is the perfect pasta..
and is an Italian girl saying that!! 😉
Delicious!
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Looks so delicious!!
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This looks awesome!!! I live in the Springfield, MO area too, pretty pleas tell me where you got the rainbow pasta so I can make it for my rainbow crazy girls!
Thank you for this! I tried this today and it is just perfect! Tastes like summer!
Living in Italy, I’m having pasta almost everyday. Since I’m Swedish, it took some time to get use to it.
looks REALLY good! i need to try smth similar:)
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This looks amazing and fresh, so much better than processed food!
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