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Italian Style Pasta Salad Homemade Italian Dressing

Hello friends! I hope everyone enjoyed a fun and safe 4th of July celebration.The 4th of July holiday and summer season has put me in the mood for quick easy meals that keep you out ,or at least minimize time spent in, a hot kitchen. Can I hear an Amen! It is with that in mind that I will share my Summer Salad Recipe Series with you all through July and possibly into August as well. This wonderful summer salad was made with zucchini and fresh basil from our garden.

Let’s start the series with my Italian Style Pasta Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing. You will need leftover chicken (or a prepared rotisserie chicken from your local market, check the ingredients) your favorite Italian dressing mix. Or even better, wink, my from scratch dry Italian dressing mix recipe below. It is free of preservatives and added things you can’t pronounce. This is a migraine safe recipe. But, if you are not on a restricted diet you will find the substitutions in Katies Tidbits. Please know your triggers and allergies before preparing a recipe from my blog. This recipe requires refrigerating overnight before serving.

This Italian dressing dry mix will be a welcome addition to your spice cabinet. If you missed any of my other from scratch spice recipes please click HERE.

 You will need leftover chicken (or a prepared rotisserie chicken from your local market, check the ingredients) your favorite Italian dressing mix. Or even better, wink, my from scratch dry Italian dressing mix recipe below. It is free of preservatives and added things you can’t pronounce. This is a migraine safe recipe. But, if you are not on a restricted diet you will find the substitutions in Katies Tidbits. Please know your triggers and allergies before preparing a recipe from my blog. This recipe requires refrigerating overnight before serving.

Italian Style Pasta Salad Homemade Italian Dressing

This Italian dressing dry mix will be a welcome addition to your spice cabinet. If you missed any of my other home made spice recipes please click HERE.

What You Need For The Dry Mix

  • 2 Tbsp. Garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. white sugar or another sugar substitute (I use Splenda)
  • 2 Tbsp. oregano (dry)
  • 1 tsp. Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Thyme (dry)
  • 1 tsp. Basil (dry)
  • 1 Tbsp. Parsley (dry)
  • 1/2 tsp. Celery salt
  • 2 Tbsp. Salt (optional)
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork

What You Need for the Wet Mix

  • 1/4 Cup White vinegar (distilled)
  • 2/3 Cup Canola oil

Air tight container

Before You Start! This recipe requires refrigeration overnight or for 12 hours. Prepare pasta as directed on package and rinse in cold water and set aside. Prepare dressing, in a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 3 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of the Italian dressing dry mix.

What You Need for the Salad
1 Cup cooked and cooled chicken (chopped)
3-4 Cups Pasta (cooked and cooled)
1 Cup frozen peas and carrots (fresh or thawed)
1 Cup fresh zucchini (chopped)
1/2 Cup asparagus ( fresh or thawed)
½ Cup green or red bell pepper (chopped)
½ Cup fresh basil (chopped)
1 Cup tomato (large, chopped)
½ Cup Parmesan cheese (fresh and shredded, or dry)
Large bowl with lid

Let’s Make It! In a large bowl, add cold pasta noodles, chicken, garlic and vegetables, mix well to combine. Pour prepared dressing over all. Toss well to cover all pasta, chicken and veggies. Cover with lid or saran wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least for 12 hours) toss with a spoon and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and crusty bread on the side.


*Katie’s Tidbits- use equal parts sugar instead of sugar substitute, 1 Tbsp. onion powder and 1 Tbsp. garlic powder instead of 2 Tbsp. garlic powder. Try using prosciutto ham instead of chicken for this recipe. It’s also good with tuna.

Italian Style Pasta Salad Homemade Italian Dressing

Let’s Make It! In a large bowl, add cold pasta noodles, chicken, garlic and vegetables, mix well to combine. Pour prepared dressing over all. Toss well to cover all pasta, chicken and veggies. Cover with lid or saran wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least for 12 hours) toss with a spoon and serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and crusty bread on the side.
*Katies Tidbits- use equal parts sugar instead of sugar substitute, 1 Tbsp. onion powder and 1 Tbsp. garlic powder instead of 2 Tbsp. garlic powder. Try using prosciutto ham instead of chicken for this recipe. It’s also good with tuna too.

I hope you will enjoy my summer dinner recipe series and that my Italian Style Pasta Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing has a place on your menu.

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I hope to see you all back here tomorrow for TFT! I can’t wait to see your fourth of July posts.

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  1. mrscreager says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    I love this salad! Fresh ingredients and herbs. This would be perfect for my work lunches. I’d also be happy to serve this at our family gathering. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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  2. Veronica Lee says

    July 24, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    Sounds yummy, Katherine. Pinned.

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  3. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    I’d probably still use dressing from a bottle but I could make the salad.
    Blogging is always my first pick. After that Twitter.

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    • Katherines Corner says

      July 7, 2017 at 4:59 PM

      I know you will like this salad my friend. I have difficulty with twitter I can’t get anyone to really engage with me. You on the other hand kick serious twitter bum! Hugs

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  4. Fernie says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:29 AM

    I like to add 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes to the dressing and 1 TBSP. Dijon mustard for a change to the dressing with ham or tuna. I really like having this mix in my cupboard even if it doesn’t last long in the summer. With the ham I sometimes add 1/2 cup pineapple, drained, for the asparagus. This is a good recipe for picnics.

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    • Katherines Corner says

      July 7, 2017 at 4:58 PM

      oh my goodness yours sounds delish! Hugs

      Reply
  5. Cheryl Tucker says

    July 5, 2017 at 7:50 AM

    I am going to make this recipe tonight! It looks heavenly and perfect for a warm day! I hope you had a great fourth of July! Peace!

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    • Katherines Corner says

      July 7, 2017 at 4:58 PM

      hi Cheryl, did you make it? Oh I do hope you liked it as much as we do. xo

      Reply
  6. Janine Huldie says

    July 5, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    Aw, hope you had a great 4th, too! Like you I am loving cold pasta salads and will hopefully be sharing one after we return from Disney before the end of July on my little blog, as well! Happy Wednesday now Katie xoxo <3

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    • Katherines Corner says

      July 7, 2017 at 4:57 PM

      Hello bright light I look forward to the salad you share xox

      Reply

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