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Italian Cucumber, Tomato and Pasta Summer Salad

In this post, I share a spin-off of my famous Aunt Mary Pasta Salad. I call my Italian Cucumber, Tomato, and Pasta Summer Salad.  This is going to be the new hit at family and friends get together this summer. Italian Cucumber, Tomato and Pasta Summer Salad I’ve been experimenting with the new pasta style I found at Aldi this past summer.  I’ve made a hot dish and two cold pasta salads so far.   So much fun experimenting with flavors and textures with this fun Sicilian style pasta.   The pasta is perfect for this ‘redo’ of my famous Aunt Mary Pasta Salad because you don’t have to soak the pasta in onion and dressing for any length of time to get that amazing blend of flavor.  I hope you will click on the recipe card below and give it a try.  Let me know what you think by commenting on my website or tag me on social media @brenhaas when you share a photo of it after you make it! This is a recipe that is going to be a new favorite.  I use the casarecce pasta which is perfect because it soaks in all the amazing dressing flavors.  Below is the printable recipe so be sure to take advantage of that.  I hope you will comment on my post and let me know what you think.  Find more casarecce pasta dishes on my site. The really awesome thing about this salad is how the dressing absorbs into the pasta PERFECT!!! Did the recipe sound delish?  You will think so if you have had my Aunt Mary Pasta Salad. Recipe Card Italian Cucumber, Tomato and Pasta Summer Salad Ingredients 8 oz of prepared casarecce pasta 6 oz of your favorite Italian salad dressing 1 large cucumber sliced into bite size pieces 1 large tomato (about 1/2 cup ) diced 1 small sweet onion (about 1/3 cup) 2 tablespoons of Mrs. McCormick Salad Pasta Seasoning 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese Instructions prepare the pasta and let cool chop up the vegetables into bite size pieces mix diced onion in with the pasta and gently stir in dressing sprinkle evenly on to the pasta mix the seasonings and cheese toss in chopped cucumbers and tomatoes just before serving Let’s Connect One of the easiest and most memorable dishes to take to summer events is the Pasta Salad.  This Italian Cucumber, Tomato and Pasta Summer Salad will become your most requested dish at future pot-lucks.  Be sure to comment on my post and let me know what you really think of the recipe.  Don’t forget to tag me @brenhaas on social media so we can connect over there. Happy Pasta Salad Making,

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Cool Summer Casarecce Pasta Salad Recipe

In this post, I share my easy Cool Summer Casarecce Pasta Salad Recipe. Cool Summer Casarecce Pasta Salad Recipe I think what I love most about the pasta I use in this salad is it really soaks up the flavors quickly.  Most other pasta salads I have made with dressings need to sit overnight.  NOT the Casarecce Pasta!  I share more about that noodle below the video and images.  Check out this video and tell me what you think about this recipe.  Be sure to use the print option included below Printable Recipe Card Available! This recipe was created by me using what I had on hand one summer afternoon.  I’ve been experimenting with this Casarecce Pasta I found at Aldi.  You will find more recipes as soon as I can get them posted so keep an eye on my Casarecce Pasta tags on this website. Cool Summer Casarecce Pasta Salad Recipe Video The video in this share is very simple – just like the recipe.  I had fun making this quick video to show you how easy it is to make this recipe.  You can make it a meal by serving it on your favorite greens or lettuce.  I used romaine in mine today because it is what I had on hand.  I hope you check out the video below and tell me what you think. https://youtu.be/a8Xkvv1TlwI This video on Bren Haas YouTube Channel.  Be sure to follow me on social media @brenhaas Make Them Bite-Size Pieces A few highlights from this post is the yummy ingredients.  I love creating new recipes using what we have on hand.  It seems these days I have been keeping Salami, provolone cheese and these yummy vegetables in my refrigerator. Casarecce Pasta I found mine at Aldi in the speciality food isle.  I wish I would have stocked up on these because I am having so much fun making new recipes with this fun little noodle.  I’ve got more recipes using this pasta on my website at Casarecce-pasta-recipes. Be sure to scroll down and comment on this post!  Pin Print Cool Summer Casarecce Pasta Salad Recipe Course: SaladCuisine: American ItalianServings 6 servingsPrep time 5-7 minutesCooking time 5 minutes Ingredients 8 oz. cooked Casarecce Pasta 1 cup of cucumbers (diced small) 1/2 cup of salami (diced small) 1/3 cup of chopped small provolone cheese 1/2 cup of Kalamata Olives (cut in 1/2) 1/4 cup chopped green onions (sweet red maybe substituted) 1/2 cup of Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing Directions Prepare the pasta as directed on the package. Be careful to not over cook the pasta because it will be mushy. I use my Pressure Cooker to prepare noodles in the summer. While pasta is cooking chop up all the ingredients as directed above. Add the prepared cool pasta to a your favorite mixing bowl Gently add salad dressing and toss  On top of the pasta add the remaining ingredients If needed add a little extra dressing so the salad is not dry.  The dressing will soak into the pasta as it sits. Serve on a bed of your favorite lettuce to make as a meal. Other Cold Pasta Dishes Check out these recipes: Aunt Mary’s Pasta Salad Recipe https://brenhaas.com/aunt-marys-pasta-salad-recipe/ Thank you for checking out my website recipe today!    Let’s Connect I would love to hear what you thought of this post.  Did you get to watch the video and or try the recipe?  Be sure to leave a comment on my page to tell me what you think of this.  Looking forward to sharing more fun summer recipes with you soon so be sure to subscribe. Happy Summer Salad Making Friends,

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