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Perfect Summer Pasta Salad

3/17/23

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Ahhhh, summer. The season of pool parties, backyard bbq’s, family reunions and camping. For us, it’s the most active time of the year.

Living in northern Michigan we cherish these hot summer days because we know they won’t last for long. It’s also the season for taking a dish to pass to our favorite social events.

I have a pasta salad that is perfect for all our summer get together needs.

Pasta salad is one of my favorite dishes to take to picnics, backyard bbq’s and summer get-togethers. It’s easy to make, keeps well and is liked by most everyone.

Plus, when I have to feed a crowd it’s easy to double or even triple the recipe.

Pasta Summer Salad

I love using my Kraft Cruet to mix up salad dressings. I find the dressings to be full of flavor and the perfect addition to summer salads.

For the summer pasta salad, I mix up a packet of Good Seasons Garlic & Herb salad dressing.

If you don’t have one of these handy, dandy cruets plan on adding one to your kitchen.

Pasta Summer Salad
As with most pasta salad recipes they can be altered to fit the taste of your family and friends. I have a friend that doesn’t like peppers so I just eliminate from the salad when I know she will be at an event.

Em is lactose sensitive which is why I use my favorite Athenos feta cheese, but if you aren’t a fan of feta you can substitute with a cheese of your choice. I would recommend using a Kraft shredded cheese of your choice.

Speaking of Kraft, they have a great selection of salad recipes and bbq recipes on their site. I love finding new recipe ideas for summer get-togethers.

Click here for the full summer pasta salad recipe.

Pin Summer Pasta Recipe to Pinterest

Comments

  1. Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewife says

    July 18, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Yumm! I love pasta salad!

  2. Heather says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I love a good pasta salad! Especially if it has feta! Thanks for the how to..found your link at Nibbles by Nic link party. Im glad I did!

  3. Jess says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    What a neat alternative to a born pasta salad!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up!

  4. Sarah says

    July 2, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    No lie, I was just about to go back a nice and fresh summer pasta salad! They are so yummy in the summer. We have a high of 109 today so a fresh salad sounds perfect. = )

  5. Kelly Hutchinson says

    July 2, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Ha! My husband and I were just saying we needed an easy pasta salad and here it is!

  6. Family Travel Blogger says

    July 2, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    That looks really good! I like the addition of beans. 🙂

  7. lisa jones says

    July 2, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    Look So Delicious & Easy To Make Can’t Wait To Try!

  8. Anne Younger says

    July 2, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I love pasta salads like these in the summer. We’ve been making different ones weekly for the family to enjoy for lunch.

  9. Chrysa says

    July 2, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    This looks so yummy. It’s perfect for these hot weather summer dinners!

  10. Nicole says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    I love summer pasta salads. Thank you so much for sharing. Looks delish!

  11. Enza Ketcham (@JustEnza) says

    July 2, 2014 at 11:51 am

    I don’t even eat salad, but this is one I am planning on trying!

  12. Have Sippy Will Travel Mommy Blogger says

    July 2, 2014 at 11:46 am

    that looks amazing! perfect for this weekend

  13. Jenn M says

    July 2, 2014 at 9:58 am

    I love a good salad. I’ll pin this for future reference. Thanks!

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