Monday, July 25, 2011

Pasta Salad


This hot weather is really kicking my tushie....I'm feeling nostalgic for winter at this point...ehehehe.  I've gone all cold dishes/appetizers when we have guests over.  Pasta salad seemed like a good choice when trying to stay away from the oven.  Easy to make and just to very tasty.

Any form of cooked chicken breast works great in this salad, but I went with a Cajun seasoned version for fun.  


Pasta Salad

6oz colored pasta spirals, cooked and drained
7oz provolone mozzarella, cut into chunks
1 can medium black olives, drained
8 small tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 jar sweet and hot pepper rings, drained
1 jar Giardiniera (picked mixed vegetables), drained and chopped roughly
1 red onion, chopped
1 cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil & vinegar dressing

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.  Chill until ready to serve.

23 comments:

  1. I love summer, but you're right- this heat is getting crazy. Your pasta salad looks great!

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  2. It seems like it is hot everywhere except in Holland. I envy all of you =)
    Love you pasta salad, so packed with jummie flavours.

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  3. I love pasta salad, it just screams summer! this is jam packed with all sorts of deliciousness!

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  4. What bright and colorful pasta salad! Looks delicious! :)

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  5. Great twist on pasta salad...this heat is getting to so many of us...ugh!

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  6. Oh there are so many wonderful elements in this pasta salad,and so colorful. Perfect to beat the heat...although last 2 days here are better

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  7. The colors in this are great! My mom always said we need to "eat the rainbow." This salad looks tasty and mother-approved. :)

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  8. The heat is kicking my tushie tooooooooooo! The salad looks great by the way! :D

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  9. Looks fantastic and refreshing. Heat index of 105-- looks like what the weather ordered.

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  10. So colorful and refreshing, Pasta is my fav .. i eat in salad, soup...meal, this looks gorgeous.

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  11. Sounds fabulous... and I love the colors and flavors in this salad... Thanks for sharing!

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  12. I hear you on the heat. I hate winter, but I actually thought about what a 30 degree day felt yesterday and missed it. I love pasta salads. I love the addition of the olives and pickled veggies. That really makes me want to dive right in.

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  13. Today at my home was 107 degrees in the shade. Your pasta salad looks wonderful!

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  14. I LOVE this beautiful pasta salad! What a perfect meal for a hot summer day! : )

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  15. :)))) I feel the same way LOL and I do wish for winter..but i know when winter comes I will wish for warmer days:))
    This salad is something that I could eat every day:)) Looks beautiful and delicious!!

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  16. YUM!!! This salad is so pretty, I love the colors so much. I would really eat this for lunch everyday!

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  17. I love summer when I see fresh recipes like this! What a good combo of ingredients! But so ready for the heat wave to die down a bit.

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  18. Looks great! Vibrant and tasty :) Want winter? Come down to Oz, lol, I'll trade you!

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  19. Love this salad and all the yummy stuff inside. Love your pictures too.

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  20. This is just the sort of meal I've been craving lately.

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