3 Unbelievable SUMMER PASTA SALAD RECIPES You MUST TRY! | These WILL be on REPEAT All SUMMER LONG!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and a mild flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often less expensive and still flavorful.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: gluten-free pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while gluten-free options cater to dietary needs.

Brown 1 pound of ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Drain the grease from the beef and add in 1 packet of taco seasoning, stirring to combine.

Chop 1 pint of cherry tomatoes in half and add to the beef mixture.

Cook 1 pound of bow tie pasta according to package directions and add to the beef mixture.

Add 2 chopped green onions and 1 cup of Catalina dressing to the mixture and stir well.

Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and mix everything together before chilling in the fridge.

For the Greek pesto pasta salad, boil spiral pasta according to package directions.

Add 3/4 cup of Greek vinaigrette and 2 tablespoons of pesto to the cooked pasta and stir.

Chop 1/2 cup each of onions, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives and add to the pasta.

Add about 1/3 cup of feta cheese, salt, and pepper, mixing well.

For the Mexican street corn pasta salad, boil 1 pound of ditalini pasta with salt in the water.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons tahini, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, and juice of 1 lime.

Add in the cooked pasta and mix well.

Incorporate 1 cup of fire roasted corn, crumbled queso fresco, chopped jalapeno, and dried cilantro into the mixture and stir.

Chill the salad in the fridge before serving.

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