It's been a while since I've posted a recipe on there. With things somewhat calming down, I'm slowly but surely getting back into the kitchen. Though, with the summer heat beating down right now...cooking seems like a second option to everything else at the moment. But luckily there are those dishes that don't really require slaving over a hot stove. Pasta salads are one of them. Cooking the pasta is simple enough. Toss in some other fresh ingredients add some dressing and voila. The dressing I used for this one was Girard's Champagne flavor that I had gotten to sample.
I've got to say...it was a good choice to add into the mix of piccolini pasta, tomato, avocado, pineapple, almond slices and fresh garlic. Chilled in the fridge for a little bit and a delicious meal for any weeknight done in less than 30 minutes.
Pasta Salad
1-2 c Piccolini pasta
2 medium tomato - seeded and chopped
1 large ripe avocado - seeded, peeled and chopped
1 - large garlic clove - minced
1/3 c pineapple tidbits
1/4 c almond slices
1/3 c Girard's Champagne Dressing
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
pepper to taste
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. When cooked drain the pasta and let it cool completely before adding any ingredients. Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the extra virgin olive and garlic. Toss together until completely coated. Then add the tomato, avocado, pineapple, and almond slices. Drizzle the dressing and toss together completely. Season with a little pepper and toss once more.
Served chilled.
22 comments:
Great salad! The Champagne dressing sounds great in the salad!
Oooh, pineapple, I bet that tastes really fresh and yummy.
Have a wonderful weekend.
*kisses* HH
Terrific salad, I love the avocado and the pineapple in it!
Very interesting salad... Those flavors sound lovely!
The almonds sound great in this salad! And, I always love avocado.
You are so creative on this one! GREG
Pineapple is a nice addition! yummy!
the pineapple tidbits are fun, i love this salad!
That Champagne stuff is magic, isn't it?
looks great love the pineapple and avocado in here
I'm so glad things have calmed down for you a bit...at least you can enjoy the last remnants of summer Jenn!
Girard's dressing makes the best pasta sauce, doesn't it? My cousin made this amazing cold pasta once with the Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing from Girard's. I still remember how amazing it was!
This looks like a great meal for the hot weather. I haven't tried the Champagne dressing in a pasta salad yet. Great idea!
I love pasta dishes in the summer and I can't help but think I may have inspired you with my pasta post =)
There's nothing better than a good pasta salad in the summer! Very creative! I love the sweet and savory flavors.
What a great combination of flavors and textures Jenn! It looks terrific.
Looks yummy - welcome back to the kitchen!
Welcome back :) Your pasta salad looks delicious! I love the added pineapple for a hint of sweetness.
I like the addition of pineapple to this--I wouldn't have thought to do that!
I hear you with getting back in the kitchen--as soon as this heat dies down, I hope I'll get back in the swing of things ;)
I've definitely been wondering where you are lately, Jenn! I hope you're still taking time to relax! :-)
And as usual, your recipes rock-- deceptively simple, yet simply...well, wonderful.
This sounds like a tasty pasta salad! I'm glad to hear things are settling down for you a bit...well, if you're glad ;) LOL...
I've never tried pineapple with pasta before but it looks pretty good to me. Glad things are calming down a little for you :)
This will not have effect as a matter of fact, that's what I suppose.
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