If you're like me this time of year, I struggle cooking at home. It's hot, and I'm just not up for a lot of preparation, or heavy eating. Both James and Emma here at my house could eat this salad every day. It is just perfect with a lovely slice of Great Harvest Sourdough Bread, or some homemade breadsticks.
Summer Pasta Salad
1 lb. cooked bow tie pasta
1 red pepper chopped
1 yellow pepper chopped
1 orange pepper chopped
sliced olives
cucumbers
green onions
black beans rinsed and drained
or whatever combination of veggies you have on hand
chicken breast chunked up and fried in a little olive oil and butter
salt and pepper
(other suggestions are: sliced olives, sliced zucchini or crookneck squash, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, dill, or cilantro. Anything else your heart desires.)
Dressing
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1 T. balsamic vinegar
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
Bring all ingredients to a boil and immediately pull off heat. When the mixture has cooled add 1 c. vegetable oil. Shake until combined and pour over pasta salad ingredients. Top with shredded Parmesan Cheese. You can eat the salad cold or hot. It's good both ways.
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Lisa it sounds awesome. Thanks! When its 115' I have no desire to cook. This salad will be perfect for tonight:)
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