With school back in session, we've been trying to come up with some creative school lunch ideas!
This Cucumber and Tomato Bowtie Pasta Salad happens to be my daughter's favorite, so we sent it in her lunchbox to school last week.
It's quick to make, fresh and delicious! She's not much of a meat eater, so the majority of her lunches are packed full of veggies.
Her usual is a lettuce salad with hard boiled egg whites, tomatoes and red wine vinaigrette.
We got this cute little salad dressing container from the dressing aisle at Walmart. So perfect for lunches.
We also love making this salad for BBQ's, or picnics!
It's always a hit and it's easy to double or triple the batch for larger groups! We've been using out garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, which makes it even better.
Don't you love walking outside to pick your own veggies this time of year?
Tomato season is at it's peak right now in MN and we're loving using them in our favorite pasta Capellini al Fresco, and in our favorite Fresh Mango Salsa! Stop over and check out those recipes!
Cucumber and Tomato Bowtie Pasta Salad
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Ingredients (6 side servings)
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 4 campari tomatoes, diced
- 1/2-3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Start with 1/2 cup Italian dressing, and add more as needed. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
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I love the simplicity of this salad! Something easy to throw together and portion into containers ahead of time for lunches.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patsy! It is the best for lunches! :)
DeleteThis is a tasty looking light lunch. Cucumbers add a nice texture!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really delish, Sheena! What a great idea for a school lunch!!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of Italian tomato and cucumbers salads! Love that you added pasta. Looks delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteyummy! I love campari tomatoes! And cucumber - will definitely make this for my kids!
ReplyDeleteThat salad looks so delightful! I love the idea of packing it for lunch! It would be a perfect side dish for stashing in my cooler every day for work. It would be great for picnics too. Perfect for Labor Day weekend BBQs!!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy, we always love pasta salads like this for potlucks!
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