MENU
 
 
 
 

  • Garden Pasta Salad

    3 votes
    Garden Pasta Salad
    Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Servings: 4
    by myra byanka
    510 recipes
    >
    Fresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat.

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz. package pasta, such as rotini (I use Italian Trio by Skenner.)
    • 4 rashers bacon, cooked (or use ham), chopped
    • 2 scallions, chopped (white and some green parts)
    • 4 oz. mini-cubed extra sharp cheese
    • 1 T minced celery
    • 2/3 cup grape tomatoes, or sliced cherubs
    • 1 T combo of chopped fresh basil, parsley, thyme, and chives
    • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 T red wine vinegar
    • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
    • juice of 1/2 lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • optional: shredded Parmesan

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta in lightly salted water, drain.
    2. Combine the oil and vinegar with the lemon juice.
    3. Add all ingredients yo the pasta in a bowl and toss.
    4. Refrigerate for several hours, and let come to room temp before serving.

    Similar Recipes

    Reviews

    • Robyn Savoie
      Robyn Savoie
      What a colorful salad, sounds delish too.

      Leave a review or comment