Pasta Salads
Having a picnic or a backyard party this summer? Here are some great pasta salad ideas that you can make ahead of time.
Pasta Salad with Ricotta Salata and Broccolini
Ricotta salata sounds like the soft, creamy cheese that you bake into lasagna, but it’s actually a semi-hard cheese that’s salty and crumbly. –RR
For a complete meal, serve with Portobello Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Paste and Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato, Onion and Cucumber Salad.
You can make this pasta ahead of time the night before – the flavors taste even better the next day!
You've heard of Pasta à la Norma, now try Pasta Salad à la Norma for a new twist on a classic dish.
As a side, this dish serves 8. For a complete meal, serve with Philly Steak Sandwiches and Stuffed Cherry Peppers.
This is a great dish for picnics and potlucks. For a complete meal, serve with BBQ Chicken Burgers with Slaw.
Medeterranean Eggplant Steaks and Orzo Salad with Walnuts, Oregano and Tomatoes
This one's got mayo so keep chilled at all times.