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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This vegetarian Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with crunchy vegetables and spinach, briny olives, and feta cheese makes a healthy, easy-to-make, meal-prepped meal or flavorful pasta salad side.I LOVE any recipe that shines with Mediterranean flavors, and this orzo salad ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Easy Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Classic Italian flavors make this super easy spaghetti salad with pepperoni, veggies, and Italian dressing a potluck favorite everyone will love.Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad Picky eaters. Just like dust bunnies and crumbs dropped and forgotten (or ignored?) in the corners of ... continue reading... about Easy Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad

Classic Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe

A simple mayonnaise dressing lightly coats the classic ingredients of homemade shrimp pasta salad for an easy side dish made perfect for every barbecue, picnic, or potluck.  Creamy Shrimp Macaroni Salad Updated: This recipe one of my main go-tos for nearly every ... continue reading... about Classic Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

This 5-ingredient pasta salad recipe has all of the flavors of traditional Caesar salad with the addition of kale and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes for an easy and healthy potluck pasta salad.Most often you'll hear me professing my love of making and using homemade ... continue reading... about Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

30 Healthy Summer Potluck Salads to Make in June

From zippy potato salads, quinoa salads, coleslaws, and pasta salads that just seem to get better and better over time, we can't get enough of this list of 30 healthier,  light and refreshing summer potluck salads to make now.With the official first day of summer ... continue reading... about 30 Healthy Summer Potluck Salads to Make in June

Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad

Whether it's a holiday celebration or a simple family gathering, an easy to make pasta salad is always my favorite for feeding a crowd. This recipe combines the Tuscan flavors of three different salamis, provolone cheese and classic Italian white beans, with black olives, ... continue reading... about Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

During the summer months, I make one variation or another of this Greek Pasta Salad at least twice a month, and because I have the basics down, it's easy to pull together for get-togethers, potlucks and BBQs.Just like a signature scent, song, and style, every home cook ... continue reading... about Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts

Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Loaded with fresh, crunchy veggies, this healthy Asian-flavored pasta salad is one of my most popular all-in-one meals, and it's also a great side dish for potlucks and picnics. One can't have too many pasta salads in their arsenal of recipes. This year I'm partnering with ... continue reading... about Peanut Noodles With Chicken

Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad

If you're like me,  you love the traditional flavors of Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad, but when you give it a try with whole wheat noodles, you've just upped your healthy foodie factor in a big way. There I was, sitting in front of my computer staring at the deliciousness that ... continue reading... about Whole Wheat Greek Pasta Salad

Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

The New Years resolutions have rung themselves in. And some of them, for some of you, are already on their way out.This year I'm not making New Years resolutions. Instead, I'm setting goals that aren't beginning-of-the-year-dependent, the kind that once the shiny sparkle of ... continue reading... about Chicken Nicoise Pasta Salad

Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It's been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience. Some of the news has been trying for my family and some has given me drive and inspiration. For myself, things are ... continue reading... about Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

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