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!
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Jenifer Balatico says
Oh I love anything to do with pasta and the food looks really delicious!
Emily Ploch says
That looks SOOOO good. I love pasta salads.
Renae C. says
I love recipes like this that only take a few minutes to make! It looks yummy, too!
Heather Wone says
This looks delicious, I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
Looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe!!
Chelsea Day says
That looks sooo good. Now I am starving! LOL Will have to make this sometime this week. Thanks for sharing.
Mama to 5 Blessings says
looks easy and delicious! I love all those items separate together sounds great! Thanks
Gabrielle O'Brien says
That looks great! I might have to use this recipe soon!
Jennifer Wagner says
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.
Jenn says
That’s what is so great about this recipe you can add or subtract anything.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
As soon as you toss chickpeas in anything, I’m hooked. Yummy!
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life says
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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Jenn says
Thanks for visiting!
Kelly R says
This looks really good ad yummy.. Thank you fr sharing..
Miz Helen says
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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Allyson Bossie says
Chick peas are very healthy for you. This looks so good!
Jennifer Williams says
I will be making this tomorrow, can not wait to try it.
Rebecca says
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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Anna International says
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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Jenn says
That would be a great addition!
Kim~madeinaday says
What a great and simple recipe~ Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on MM Pinterest Board! Have a great week!
Kim
Liz Latham says
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!