Summertime Recipes

One of my favorite things about summer is all the wonderful salads, fruits, and tasty grilled meats we get to enjoy. I have fond memories of visiting my grandma and eating strawberries straight from the vine in her backyard. I didn’t even wash them first.

These days I don’t cook as much as I used to, but when my daughter came to visit and asked if I would make one of our summertime favorites, I eagerly got busy in the kitchen. Chicken pasta salad is a great option when you want something quick and light. I thought I’d share our simple recipe with you.

Karen’s Chicken Pasta Salad

1 package garden (tri-color) rotini pasta
2-3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (leftover grilled chicken works great)
1 cup raw broccoli, cut into small pieces
Italian salad dressing (Olive Garden dressing is espcially yummy)
Parmesean cheese

Cook and drain pasta. Rinse in cold water to speed cooling process. Add chicken and broccoli to a large bowl. Add pasta. Add generous amount of Italian dressing. (I often end up using about 1/2 of a regular sized bottle.) Stir. Add several generous shakes of parmesean cheese. Stir again. Add more dressing and/or cheese if needed. Chill in refrigerator for an hour or eat immediately.

What are some of your favorite easy summertime recipes?

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