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Italian Dressing Recipe

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Italian Dressing Recipe – homemade salad dressing with oil, vinegar, herbs and spices. Quick and easy to make!

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Homemade salad dressings are my jam! They are just so easy to make! This Italian Dressing is one of few I currently have in my fridge and one I used in my Italian Pasta Salad recipe. It’s also perfect drizzled over chicken just before baking on a sheet pan or grilling.

This Italian Salad Dressing can be made ahead and stored up to a week in the fridge. You can also use it as a marinade for chicken. It’s so tasty!

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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe – rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella tossed with homemade Italian dressing. Perfect side dish to your summer dinners!

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On a hot summer day, I find myself craving a cold pasta salad full of fresh vegetables and tossed with delicious homemade dressing. This Italian Pasta Salad is currently our go-to, along with it’s Greek version (I will share it soon!) and the super popular BLT Pasta Salad. You can make it ahead of time and serve for lunch or a light dinner, or simply as a side dish. It’s always a hit!

This Italian Pasta Salad is perfect for potlucks and BBQ summer parties. You can easily make a big batch to feed a crowd!

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Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon

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Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon – green peas, cheddar, red onion and bacon tossed with light Ranch dressing. Great summer side dish for potlucks!

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The under-rated green peas get a center stage in summer’s favorite side dish! This Creamy Pea Salad is a great way to enjoy them, paired with cheese, bacon and creamy dressing. It’s perfect served cold with BBQ meat, sandwiches or mixed with cooked pasta for a great lunch salad.

This Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon is a crowd-pleaser and can be made a day ahead. If you are worried about the onion overwhelming the dish, simply store it separately and add just before serving. I used my favorite creamy dressing recipe from the BLT Pasta Salad. It’s perfect!

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