Friday, August 3, 2012

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD






Summer Supper ~ Light and Easy





River Market
Heirloom pink Tomatoes






Saturday I will be the Guest Blogger at my friend Diann's Blog, The Thrifty Groove. Thank You Diann, I am thrilled to do a post for you. 

I found inspiration for this post at our local River Market. Located on the river downtown you will find flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams, jellies and relish while listening to local musicians. Local farmers are here three times each week and I usually go once a week to buy fresh produce. Today I was hoping to find fresh herbs for a pasta salad my daughter-in-law makes. I always enjoy when she serves it so I asked her for her recipe. This recipe is perfect for summer, it's light, healthy and easy to make. 


Check Out my Recipe Here




A nice glass of Red, now let's cook!





Ingredients

Italian Pasta Salad

Pasta (I'm using Bow Ties)
Feta Cheese (Big Chunks)
Fresh Herbs (anything you like)
Cherry Tomatoes
Spring Onions
Black or Kalamata Olives
Cubed Fresh Squash


Dressing 

Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic






Chop herbs and spring onions






Juice of One Lemon, Squeezed 





In a small sauce pan saute squash in small amount of olive oil




In a deep pot add water and salt, bring to boil








Add Pasta and cook, remove while still firm, or Al denta




 Drain



Add Herbs and Onions, Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Squash





Mix Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Garlic together




Pour over Pasta and Mix





Asparagus grilled or cooked in oven tossed in Olive Oil and Celery Salt




Grilled Chicken







A light supper of Chicken, Pasta Salad and Asparagus




We have been having such a hot summer I've been looking for recipes to serve that are healthy and light and easy to prepare. I want to thank my daughter-in-law Catherine for sharing her grandma's recipe. My friend Diann will also be happy to know this is a very thrifty meal. Please do stop in over at The Thrifty Groove and say hello.

56 comments:

  1. Yea! The new post arrived in my email. I'm back in the know when you post. This is a gorgeous post, Emily. I'll be passing this recipe on to the chef here. ;-) Love seeing your new copper pieces. You are going to so enjoy using these beauties.
    Have a great day! ~ sarah

    ReplyDelete
  2. LOVE this post!!! :D We are in the midst of packing, and will be in Tuscaloosa all weekend. *sadface* I will miss my girl!

    I think sipping on a bit of wine while cooking make everything better! This recipe looks fantastic! :D Your copper pots are absolutely lovely. I have always wanted a set of copper pots! You are one lucky lady!!!

    Enjoy your weekend and your new cookware, my friend!

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

    ReplyDelete
  3. That is one delicious looking meal! And won't add the pounds! Love your new cookware - so beautiful!
    Gloria

    ReplyDelete
  4. Delicious, Emily! I wish I had a bowl all ready to eat right now. xo

    ReplyDelete
  5. I love pasta salad, sugar!!! Especially macaroni salad. Came over from Pink Saturday to meet you.
    xoxo,
    Connie

    ReplyDelete
  6. Yum! What a delicious post, Emily! Love pasta salad. Love the copper too! Thanks for sharing and visiting. Have a lovely weekend and Happy Pinks!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

    ReplyDelete
  7. Everything looks so delicious! How do you think that pasta salad would taste with a different cheese? I can't eat goat cheeses. My a nice bleu? Your copper pots are gorgeous!
    Visiting from Pink Saturday,
    Robin

    ReplyDelete
  8. That's supposed to say "maybe a nice bleu?" :-)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Emily, what a great post! This looks like something I may have to try this weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Yummy looking dish, the grilled chicken looks so delicious. On these hot days--light just feels right!
    Ann

    ReplyDelete
  11. HI
    I know I met you at Anita's Paris Party...but somehow I never added you to my blog list...I am So happy I found you over at The Shop around the Corner!!!
    I love your dinner menu....I got hooked on Olives while in Europe last summer....So happy to have heard they sell OLIVES as a food choice at the Olympic Games!!
    I will be back!!
    hugs,
    jamie

    ReplyDelete
  12. Those pink tomatoes are amazing! I didn't know they could come in that colour. Nature is indeed wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Your pasta salad looks so good, Emily. Thanks for the recipe. And I love your copperware! I have a set but I don't use them and would love to start using them. Any good tips about keeping them nice even after use?...Christine

    ReplyDelete
  14. Oh wow! That looks so yummy and pretty easy~ I'm going to have to try this!!!
    xo
    Olivia

    ReplyDelete
  15. Absolutely divine. I have visited three blogs this morning with amazing food. I must cook something. ;) Your menu is perfection!! Love your pots too.
    Thank you for stopping by the shop.
    Enjoy your Saturday.
    PS-Love the music.
    XOXO's,
    Marcia

    ReplyDelete
  16. We love to have a "Tuscan" style dinner in the hot weather. Baguettes, cheeses, slices meats, melons, tomatoes of course. Basically a platter of fresh market foods and no cooking in sight.
    I love pasta salads but my husband does not. More for me and yours looks delicious. How do you like cooking with your copper pots? Do you have to change your recipes at all?

    ReplyDelete
  17. Yummy Emily and I like to make my own dressing too. Yay you are on my blog roll.

    ReplyDelete
  18. I'm new follower and pinterest also,this looks so yummy fresh...love your photo's and blog.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Hi Emily,

    This looks and is no doubt delicious. Many thanks for sharing.
    Have a glorious weekend
    Helenxx

    ReplyDelete
  20. Wow - now I'm hungry! That looks and sounds so good. By the way, your copper pot is almost too pretty to cook in! Also, I love your header photos!
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  21. How lovely!

    My PINK, your comment is always highly appreciated! Have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  22. What a beautiful, colorful, healthy meal...perfect for Summer!!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Hearty salad! Playing catch up with Pink Saturday, didn't want to miss all the beautiful entries this week.

    My PINK
    Your comment is always appreciated.
    Have a blessed Sunday.

    Rose

    ReplyDelete
  24. Lovely summer salad. Nothing like fresh vegetables, especially tomatoes. I am in love with your copper cookware. Your photos are very vibrant as well. I just signed up as your newest follower. I hope you stop by for a visit.

    ReplyDelete
  25. This has GOT to be the most beautiful recipe I've ever seen.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Everything looks fresh and delicious!Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

    ReplyDelete
  27. This menu sounds so delish that you have made the decision of what we will have for dinner tonight! Love your pics and what fun it was to see the pink heirloom tomatoes!!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    ReplyDelete
  28. Hmmmm...what a pretty supper. Pink tomatoes...haven't seen that variety yet. Wondering if they taste the same as red ones.

    ReplyDelete
  29. YUM! Fresh, bright, colorful, beautiful and makes my mouth water!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Mmmm - that would be like a trip to the Italian seaside!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Now that is an awesome supper. Nothing could beat those fresh herbs and vegetables. By the way my first to see a pink tomatoes how does it taste? Thanks for the visit!


    Kim,USA

    ReplyDelete
  32. Looks delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe. I will be trying this meal. Have a great week ahead.

    ReplyDelete
  33. This is the most beautiful culinary post! Your images really tell a scrumptious story!!!! Just gorgeous!
    Please come and join ON THE MENU MONDAY with this delicious post!

    ReplyDelete
  34. This sounds sooooooooooo good. We have been eating a lot of salads too. Just way too hot. I can't wait to try your recipe. Thanks for joining TTT. I love your copper pans too, stunning. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  35. Love those copper pots and pans...wish I could splurge! The pasta salad made with fresh veggies and olives, yum, add along side the chicken...yum, yum~

    ReplyDelete
  36. such a delightful, tasty post! The pink tomatoes I wonder how tasty?

    ReplyDelete
  37. Excellent post ~ Delish! Great photography and cute grand son (A Creative Harbor)

    ReplyDelete
  38. My taste buds are waiting to eat this divine dinner. What a lovely post.
    Joyce M

    ReplyDelete
  39. HI!!!
    Oh my this is a feast for my eyes as well as my taste buds, I am tasting it over here as it looks so divine!!!I wish we could share with each other right through the screen!!!!
    your pics make it come alive!!!!Love the pasta and the veggies and love your copper pot!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

    ReplyDelete
  40. Mmmmm, love the look of your pasta salad and all the fixins as well. Outside for a lovely meal works for me. Pass the wine. Smile.
    Hugs, Jeanne

    ReplyDelete
  41. Calling by as another participant from Outdoor Wednesday by coincidence from Italy, so a nice surprise to find another Italian themed post.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Earlier in the week I made a cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil salad.

    Popped in from Wow Us Wednesday ~

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  43. Emily I loved everything about this post starting from the glass of red wine, your beautiful copper pots, the YUMMY dinner and the great music!!

    ReplyDelete
  44. I love pasta salad!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Oh. I am hungry now!! And I have planted heirloom tomatoes and they are so good!! Thanks for linking in, Happy VTT

    ReplyDelete
  46. This looks lovely and I'll bet tastes just as great. What beautiiful food!

    ReplyDelete
  47. This is just glorious--I am swooning over your amazing copper pots, and the feast that you prepared--perfect! I love Greek salads in the summer, with fresh tomato, cuke, basil and salad greens, preferably all from my garden, but from the farmers' market if not.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Yummy salad, my husband makes one very similiar to this one and it is delish. Beautiful pots and pictures are great too.

    ReplyDelete
  49. Wow! Such delightful images. Now, I'm hungry :)

    Cheers ... visiting from REDnesday!

    Tito Eric of Panglao Island
    http://turningboholano.blogspot.com/2012/08/zadig-by-voltaire.html

    ReplyDelete
  50. Emily, This looks delicious! I am headed to the farmers market tomorrow so I can make this dish. Love your copper pots.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Although your entire meal looks wonderful
    I would be happy with just the past salad.
    That is my kind of food. Also, love the
    copper pots.. I'd have to not cook in it
    to keep it nice..lol
    Nice photos
    Sandy

    ReplyDelete
  52. Yummy salad! I love your cooper pot! Sigh!
    Glad to be here and hope you visit soon!

    ReplyDelete
  53. I am not sure which delighted me the most - the gorgeous summer vegies and herbs, the delicious pasta and grilled chicken or your fabulous copper pots! All together delighted my heart! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

    ReplyDelete
  54. This looks absolutely delish! Love that amazing copper pot!!

    ReplyDelete
  55. Hello Emily: What a wonderful pasta salad recipe, and your photos are a delight. Love the copper pots--what beautiful handles they have. Thank you for stopping by my blog today and leaving a sweet comment--I do appreciate it very much!

    ReplyDelete

Copyright

COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

The French Hutch and all its text, content, photographs and ideas are mine unless stated and are copyright protected.
Using content including but not limited to: designs, original ideas, photographs, posts, etc. is prohibited without permission with the exception of Pinning and Social Media for sharing.
Contact me at willamy682@gmail.com for permission to use content and photographs and link back to original post
The French Hutch
© 2011-2019 All Rights Reserved