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Savory summer pasta salad

 

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Want another healthy lunch choice that's perfect for summer? Try a refreshing and easy-to-make pasta salad. The mixture of whole wheat pasta, fresh veggies, and tangy Italian dressing will be a great way to fill you up and get you re-energized!

(photo by Cara Tedesco)

What You'll Need:

Box of whole wheat pasta
Bell Peppers
Broccoli pieces
Olives
Tomatoes
Asparagus
*Or add any other veggies of your choice
Any Italian dressing

What You'll Do:

1. Cook the box of pasta for 8-10 min as recommended.
2. Drain pasta and let cool till room temperature. (It helps to place in the fridge for a little).
3. Cut pieces of all veggies into bite-size pieces.
4. Mix in veggies and dressing with pasta (as much as desired!)

5. Serve and enjoy!


 


 
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BY CARA TEDESCO ON 5/29/2009 7:00:00 AM

POSTED IN pasta, dinner, lunch, healthy recipes, summer recipes, easy party food

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Thanks so much for all the help! in the end m y mom and bro were out and asked if I needed anything 4 my salad and I said aspargus and tomatoes. It is now a aspargus, tomatoe, onion, yellow pepper penne pasta salad with Italin dressing. Smile Thank you so much but my mom came home crying, how can I cheer her up?




Hey babe,

Your pasta sounds delish! Try doing something nice for your mom, like a chore she hasn't asked you to do but you know needs to be done or making her a treat while you're making your pasta salad and see if that helps.

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

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by Love2SwimTaylor on 8/7/2009 7:00:27 PM

 
 

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1 more thing we dont have many veggies so is it ok if i add tuna and use yellow bell pepper, onion, carrots and corn?




Hey babe,

I'm not sure about the carrots, but try out a little test batch and see what you think tastes best!

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

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by Love2SwimTaylor on 8/7/2009 6:09:41 PM

 
 

MOD
Sorry I forgot to ask! Would corn taste good in that? We have a ton of corn leftover from last nights diner. Thanks




Hey babe,

Yum, I bet that would be delicious!

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

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by Love2SwimTaylor on 8/7/2009 5:57:44 PM

 
 

MOD
I am going to a pool party/BBQ for our swim team in about 2 and 1/2 hours. I am making the Savory Summer Pasta Salad. How many people does it serve?
Thanks Smile Taylor




Hey babe,

If it doesn't say on the recipe, I'm not sure, but I'd double the recipe if I were you, just in case. You can always take home leftovers!

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

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by Love2SwimTaylor on 8/7/2009 5:55:06 PM

 
 

Yummy! Looks SO delish. Can't wait to make it!

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by miss_nerdie on 7/16/2009 9:12:00 PM

 
 

mod- is there a way 2 enter you own recipes 2 b on the website??? thx!

 

send them to us and we'll take a look at your idea! can't wait to see them!

Katie P.

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by alwayzawsum on 7/11/2009 7:47:15 PM

 
 

that looks so gross. who could possibly eat something that has stuff all over the noodles. eew. don't take this personally to those of you who like it. don't take what i say seriously. i am exagerating. i just don't like it

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by riel5 on 6/20/2009 2:09:01 PM

 
 

YUM!

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by skichick95 on 6/19/2009 11:38:08 AM

 
 

omg omg!im sooo hungry right now...yum that looks good!yum..Smile

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by josie.boom on 6/12/2009 8:23:41 AM

 
 

sounds good...my mama makes an amazing pasta salad!

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by karra96 on 6/2/2009 10:19:36 PM

 
 

this looks so good, i am so going to try it

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by curly0315 on 6/2/2009 6:21:41 PM

 
 

MOD!
I've had my profile for months, why is it being moderated again? Thanks!

 

Hey babes,  Maybe if you changed something, a pic or wanted it visable.  If nothing was changed it may have just been a glitch.  Xo Lori

lori S.

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by PurplePolka-Dots on 5/31/2009 11:08:07 PM

 
 

hmm... seems different, maybe i'll try it.

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by PurplePolka-Dots on 5/31/2009 10:28:17 PM

 
 

YUM. i <3 pasta salad xx

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by English_Rose on 5/31/2009 1:15:42 PM

 
 

mmmm! sounds awesome!!!

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by BunnyDotDot on 5/29/2009 10:48:46 PM

 
 

Looks yummy!!

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by SummerRox on 5/29/2009 9:42:25 PM

 
 

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by club FUN on 5/29/2009 7:20:50 PM

 
 

I love love love LOVE pasta salad! This sounds like a great recipe!

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by gladiator*girl on 5/29/2009 4:10:18 PM

 
 

i like pasta salad.Smile

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by supergirlsis27 on 5/29/2009 3:54:24 PM

 
 

hmm.. the picture doesn't look the best but it sounds REALLY GOOD

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by DisneyGirl on 5/29/2009 3:17:58 PM

 
 

WANTED! PERSONAL TRAINER! COME TO MY PROFILE TO GET ALL THE INFO AND THE APPLICATION! Smile

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by igymnast10 on 5/29/2009 11:39:07 AM

 
 

yummmmmmm...



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by CLub GL on 5/29/2009 9:37:13 AM

 
 

Yum! it looks sooo good im totally gonna try it over the summer!

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by SportyGal on 5/29/2009 8:36:31 AM

 
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