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Pasta

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Most recent update: 7/6/19
It’s finally summer and you know what that means – picnics, barbecues and long days at the beach. This Mediterranean orzo salad is perfect for taking on the go. It is light, yet substantial and dressed in a light vinaigrette.

bowl of mediterranean orzo salad

I love this particular pasta salad because of all of the fresh vegetables it has. If you really wanted to load it up – broccoli, julienned zucchini, summer squash, cauliflower, red bell pepper or even summer beans would all be great in this salad. 

Making salads of all kinds is my go-to during the warmer months. Check out my favorite summer salads post, you might find a new favorite!

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One Pot Chicken Pasta with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

One pot meals are a lifesaver.  Whether it is a special occasion or a busy weeknight, getting dinner on the table quickly, with a minimum of dirty dishes is always a win in my book.  This one pot chicken and spinach pasta with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is a crowd pleaser every single time.

One Pot Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

One Pot Chicken and Spinach Pasta

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad

Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad is one of my summer go to meals. It is dressed with a light, lemony vinaigrette which makes it perfect for packing into containers and taking to the beach.

It is (almost) officially summer and that means lighter meals.  Most of us love cooking and ALL of us love eating (please tell me it isn’t just me), but let’s be honest for a minute…  Wouldn’t you rather be outside instead of stuck in front of a stove on a blissfully perfect summer day?

This pasta dish comes together in record time.  From start to finish it’s about 15 minutes and then it’s off to the beach or hanging out in the backyard.  There is no heavy sauce here, just a light “vinaigrette” that comes together from the oil of the sun dried tomatoes & artichokes,  a squeeze of lemon juice and a splash of starchy pasta water.

A few big handfuls of spinach give it color and make a healthy addition to the pasta.  Spinach is rich in iron and the nutrients are more easily broken down and absorbed by your body with the addition of fresh lemon juice (and it’s just good!)

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