In South Florida I can make this simple summer pasta salad all year round but I tend to make it as a go to dinner in these hotter summer months for cookouts, parties and BBQ’s.
Growing up in New York my mom made this for our family at every BBQ and summer event. It always was a huge hit and now a big hit with my kids. Most importantly all my kids eat it with out complaining.
I love recipes where you can add a little bit of this and that you can customize to anyone’s taste. This simple summer pasta salad are mostly ingredients I always have in my pantry and if I am missing something I can simply omit it. I usually like to make it the night before and let it sit in a huge bowl in the fridge over night for the best blended taste. You do not have to think about dinner the following night or pair it with a grilled meat or sandwiches. I have made this for larger crowds and it doubles very easily!
Simple Summer Pasta Salad Recipe
- 1 Box of Tri Color Pasta
- 1 Bottle of Good Seasons Italian Dressing – Made from Packet (Need Oil and Vinegar)
- 1 Can of Small Olives (optional)
- 1 Can of Chic Peas (optional)
- Cut Carrots (optional)
- Cut Broccoli (optional)
- 2 T parmesan cheese
- Mix up the Good Seasons Italian Dressing with the oil, vinegar, water and seasoning packet
- Boil your pasta
- Once pasta is cooked through, drain and toss with dressing
- Add 1 Can of Small Olives, 1 Can of Chic Peas, Cut Carrots and Cut Broccoli (You can add or omit what you like here to make it your own)
- Toss and refrigerate overnight
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top before you are ready to serve
And there you have it – a super simple summer pasta salad! Enjoy!
Simple Summer Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Box of Tri Color Pasta
- 1 Bottle of Good Seasons Italian Dressing – Made from Packet Need Oil and Vinegar
- 1 Can of Small Olives optional
- 1 Can of Chic Peas optional
- Cut Carrots optional
- Cut Broccoli optional
- 2 T parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Mix up the Good Seasons Italian Dressing with the oil, vinegar, water and seasoning packet
- Boil your pasta
- Once pasta is cooked through, drain and toss with dressing
- Add 1 Can of Small Olives, 1 Can of Chic Peas, Cut Carrots and Cut Broccoli (You can add or omit what you like here to make it your own)
- Toss and refrigerate overnight
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top before you are ready to serve
Notes
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Oh I love anything to do with pasta and the food looks really delicious!
That looks SOOOO good. I love pasta salads.
I love recipes like this that only take a few minutes to make! It looks yummy, too!
This looks delicious, I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe!!
That looks sooo good. Now I am starving! LOL Will have to make this sometime this week. Thanks for sharing.
looks easy and delicious! I love all those items separate together sounds great! Thanks
That looks great! I might have to use this recipe soon!
I love cold pasta salads. However I hate olives, so I would have to leave those out. Usually when I get any food with olives I give them to my husband.
That’s what is so great about this recipe you can add or subtract anything.
As soon as you toss chickpeas in anything, I’m hooked. Yummy!
I love a good pasta salad recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I’m visiting from the 36th Avenue link party.
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This looks really good ad yummy.. Thank you fr sharing..
This looks like a great summer salad! Hope you are having a great summer weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Chick peas are very healthy for you. This looks so good!
I will be making this tomorrow, can not wait to try it.
We love pasta salad at our house and this looks like a winner. Pinning to make later. Happy summer and thanks for sharing. Visiting from A Pinch of Joy.
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This looks like a great staple salad to have in your repertoire. I’m an olive hater too so I’d leave them out, maybe put in some sundried tomatoes instead? They would go really well!
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That would be a great addition!
What a great and simple recipe~ Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on MM Pinterest Board! Have a great week!
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My husband and I LOVE pasta salads. Definitely going to add this to the list of ones we’re wanting to try! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
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