Mike's Chilly Tangy Feta Summertime Pasta Salad
15 minutes to fresh, chilly, delicious, crispy & healthy fabulousness!
"Waste not, want not," was today's lesson plan for my tiny students! So, everybody in the pool! That's right! It was finally time to clean out those packed, overstuffed crispers o' mine! 😆
Anyway, this is an easy, absolutely refreshing salad that pairs well with darn near any entrée you can imagine. It's especially appreciated in our sweltering Southern Summer months here in New Mexico! 😰
She's also definitely one of those, "as needed," dishes if you ever saw one. So, feel free to get creative with this versatile and foolproof recipe! Trust me. You literally can't screw this crazy easy pre-fabed recipe up!
Authors Note: Know this colorful recipe will make approximately a 10 pound bowl of flavorful chilled pasta.
Mike's Chilly Tangy Feta Summertime Pasta Salad
15 minutes to fresh, chilly, delicious, crispy & healthy fabulousness!
"Waste not, want not," was today's lesson plan for my tiny students! So, everybody in the pool! That's right! It was finally time to clean out those packed, overstuffed crispers o' mine! 😆
Anyway, this is an easy, absolutely refreshing salad that pairs well with darn near any entrée you can imagine. It's especially appreciated in our sweltering Southern Summer months here in New Mexico! 😰
She's also definitely one of those, "as needed," dishes if you ever saw one. So, feel free to get creative with this versatile and foolproof recipe! Trust me. You literally can't screw this crazy easy pre-fabed recipe up!
Authors Note: Know this colorful recipe will make approximately a 10 pound bowl of flavorful chilled pasta.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Here's about all you'll need. Kraft Zesty Italian works great as well if you can't locate the Olive Garden Signature brand. But, try to locate the Olive Garden brand. It's less oily and melds well with the pasta.
- 2
Feta Cheese.
- 3
A delicious, creamy, tangy pre-fabed option. Found at Costco. Sold in twos. Definitely worth the price!
- 4
Boil noodles as per manufactures directions. Usually 9 minutes. Add a dash of salt and olive oil to water. Drain. Upon draining, lightly drizzle noodles with garlic olive oil. Gently mix.
- 5
Allow noodles to cool before adding to your chilled vegetables and sauce.
- 6
Add everything together and gently mix well. Chill this savory dish for at least 4 hours. Stir occasionally. Enjoy every bite of your chilly taste of Summer!
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