T-H's Zesty Pasta

[Texas-Hunter]

I knew I posted this at the recipe site, but for some reason I didnt add it here.. Anyhow.. I make this pasta dish all summer long when I Q...

It is cool and refreshing on those hot summer days and is busting with flavor and colors...

And the best part it's easy to make...

Items you will need...

12oz. Small Pasta Shells
1 - 15oz. Drained Diced Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Fine Chopped Onion
1/4 Cup Fine Chopped Bell Pepper
1 - 8oz. Sliced Olives.
1 - 10oz. Zesty Italian Dressing


Cook pasta, drain and cool under cold water. Add all veggies.






Add dressing to desired consistency. Place in frig for 3-4 hours to chill.






You can add Parmesan or cubed cheese if you wish, but wait till you are ready to serve..

Enjoy!

[smokemania]

Looks great Ken thanks for posting

[lynsey123]

That looks good

[RowdyRay]

Very nice. Looks like it would be really good on those blistering hot days.

Ever try it with the creamy italian? Thanks for the salad recipe.

[SmokinLee]

Looks great Ken. Love that word Zesty. I had some of your chicken sausage (recipe) and tater salad for dinner tonight. Great stuff.

[Fire it up]

Great lookin pasta salad, bet it would be great with some Greek dressing and feta too

[doctor phreak]

TH that would be a great lunch idea as well perfect for us guys that want to keep it lean thru the week....nice idea

[Zeeker]

Now there's something I'd like to try. Thanks TH...

[curious aardvark]

Like the look of that.

So what's in this italian dressing you lot use so much of ?

(I'm not a real big salad person lol)

[Slanted88]

Dern sure looks & sounds goood! Thanks!

[SMOKE FREAK]

My wife will love this one...if I tell her about it...

[Texas-Hunter]

My wife will love this one...if I tell her about it...

Thanks for the bump Craig... I was just making a list for the store.. I need to pick some shells up so I can make this tonight.. Should be really good with the PP I will smoking in the morning..

[Texas-Hunter]

Like the look of that.

So what's in this italian dressing you lot use so much of ?

(I'm not a real big salad person lol)

1 cup of the vinegar of your choice
1 1/3 cup of extra virgin cold pressed olive oil or canola oil
2 tablespoons of water
1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley

[curious aardvark]

hee hee - talk about serendipidity (nah don't wanna)

1 cup of the vinegar of your choice
1 1/3 cup of extra virgin cold pressed olive oil or canola oil
2 tablespoons of water
1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley

1/2 tbs = 1 tsp right ?
okay I'll whip some of that up for me pasta salad.

[Richtee]

1/2 tbs = 1 tsp right ?
okay I'll whip some of that up for me pasta salad.

1.5 tsp.