The kids and I have been picking and shelling fresh peas from the garden, and while I do freeze/can the extra garden produce to eat during the winter months, I also love to eat seasonally and make the most out of the fresh garden pickings. I found this delicious recipe on Pinterest, and was able to use fresh peas, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, and herbs from my garden. I mixed it up in the early afternoon and let it chill until dinner. I paired it with fresh potatoes (cooked in the pressure cooker) from our potato fields. It was a perfect summer dinner, straight from the garden.
BROCCOLI BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
-2 cups shell pasta, cooked and drained
-2 cups fresh broccoli florets
-1 cup chopped tomatoes
-1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
-1 cup sweet peas, cooked
-10 slices bacon, crumbled (or you can cheat and add real bacon pieces)
-2 green onions, chopped
-fresh dill and basil, chopped
-about 3/4-1 cup prepared ranch dressing (please don't use the hidden valley bottled stuff...i would suggest a dry pkg. mix or my homemade ranch dressing)
Cook and drain pasta, run under cold water to cool. Add remaining ingredients and toss with ranch dressing. Cover and refrigerate.
Thank you for sharing! I will be trying this soon. I just wish I had a beautiful garden like yours. I always look forward to your posts and I wish you could do them more often. It sounds like you are a very busy wife and mother!
Those are the real joys in life!
Posted by: Michelle | August 16, 2016 at 12:49 PM
Looks so yummy. I always enjoy visiting you. I mentioned your blog on my post for tomorrow. Just thought I'd let you know.
Posted by: Sherry | July 24, 2016 at 04:20 PM
Looks wonderful; definitely going to make this! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Renita G. | July 21, 2016 at 08:15 AM
Sounds delicious Sherelle! I will have to give this one a try!
Posted by: JeanneP | July 09, 2016 at 12:43 AM