Summer Pasta Salad

I love a good pasta salad. Don't you? Something you can make ahead then grab and go to the picnic or summer BBQ. Also, if you add some cut up chicken you have the perfect hot, summer evening meal.

Don't all those colours make you smile. A great pasta salad has to be full of flavor and full of vegetables. This one also has that tangy hint from the feta cheese. Each bite is like a happy dance in your mouth.

So wash them mitts, lets get cookin'.

Summer Pasta Salad

2c Bow Tie Pasta

1 Cucumber, chopped

4 Carrots, thinly sliced

5 Asparagus, chopped

1 Red Pepper, chopped

3 Celery stalks, chopped

4 Green Onions, chopped

1/2c Feta Cheese

Dressing

1/4c Vegetable oil

1/3c Apple Cider Vinegar

3tsp Garlic, minced

2tsp Oregano

1tsp Onion Powder

1/4- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste about 1/2tsp

Cook pasta as directed on package. In a large serving bowl add in all dressing ingredients and whisk. Once the pasta is finished, drain and add the still hot pasta to the bowl with dressing and toss letting it absorb all the good flavours. Set aside while you chop all the vegetables. Throw all the vegetables in and stir until uniform. Cover and store in refrigerator. Right before you serve mix in the feta cheese and taste. Add in more salt if needed. Enjoy!