‘Tis the season of pool parties and barbecues. With all the gatherings you are set to be attending (or hosting), it’s good to have a few dishes up your sleeve. Here are 3 pasta salads you just can’t go wrong with.
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek salad is a well-loved classic for a reason. One way to wake it better? Throw some pasta in! Mix up cooked penne with diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and red onion slices. Dress it with a vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
Pesto Chicken Salad
This salad is great if you want to include a bit of protein. Use a pasta of your choice (we like rigatoni or fusilli) and combine it with pieces of grilled chicken breast or rotisserie chicken. Add some sliced cherry tomatoes and cubes of feta. Mix up some basil pesto and mayonnaise for the dressing and toss it through the salad.
Sweet and Spicy Pasta Salad
If you like a bit of heat, this is the salad to go with. Chop up some bell peppers of various colors, and combine them with cooked corn, green peas, and pasta. We prefer to use macaroni for this salad. Make a dressing using ketchup, mayonnaise, and sweet chili sauce.
