Summer Pasta Salad

01 Aug Summer Pasta Salad

A simple pasta salad is a great side to any grilled meal.  It also is a delicious addition to lunches or picnics.  This recipe is versatile and you can change the vegetables you use in the salad based on what is available at the farm.

Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
12-16 ounces cooked pasta
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 kirby cucumbers peeled and sliced
2 cubanelle peppers, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup avocado or olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp honey (optional)

• Cook pasta according to instructions and allow to cool. Place in large bowl.
• Once pasta is cooled, add tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and basil.
• In small bowl, combine oil, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey (if using). Mix well.  Pour over pasta and vegetables.  Toss to coat.
• Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and serve later.

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com