Summer Garden Pasta Salad
2 small raw squash, chopped in quarters - zucchini, crook neck, or a mix
handful of cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion
1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
feta cheese
1-2 cups chopped chicken, cooked
1 bag bow tie or other favorite pasta (I usually use whole wheat)
Dressing:
Mix equal parts of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
1/2 - 1 tsp. dried oregano (or fresh if you have it)
Chop and combine ingredients to your liking. Toss with dressing.
Once again, this is one of my no-fail recipes. You can add or subtract whatever you want. If you have fresh garden peas, throw some in. No red onion? Try some green onions. Not a fan of feta? Use parmesan. Go vegetarian and omit the chicken. A friend of mine makes a similar salad and adds salami. BUT, the key to this dish is the red wine vinegar and oregano. Gotta have it.
