Thursday, July 18, 2013

Not the Usual Picnic Salad

 Vegetable Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese

I wasn't sure about this one because of the blanched asparagus but its so good!  I've brought it to several summer gatherings now and it seems to be a great hit.  The creamy goat cheese and toasted walnuts add such great texture and flavor.  To toast walnuts simply bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet at 375 for 8-10 minutes.  I use campanelle pasta because its fun looking and holds in the dressing well (but you can use any kind).  Try it with or without olives depending on your taste (I used sliced black olives since I didn't have kalamata).

Pasta Salad Recipe

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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!