Senior Day at the Pembroke Farmers Market is Saturday, Sept. 12: Check out this recipe for 'Have It Your Way Pasta Salad' for the perfect side!

"Have It Your Way Pasta Salad" is the perfect side for a barbeque or picnic! Check out this amazing recipe utilizing some of the freshest goods from our vendors here at the Pembroke Farmers Market...

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta of choice (macaroni, rotini, and other small pastas work well)

• 2 cups finely chopped vegetables of choice (cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, cherry

  tomatoes, and cooked broccoli all work )

• 1/2 cup sliced black olives

• 1/2 cup hard cheese of choice, cut into small cubes (such as Smith’s selection of gouda, sold by The Farmhouse Meats and Cheese)

• Optional: 1/2 cup salami, cut into small pieces (from The Farmhouse Meats and Cheese)

• Dressing:

• 1/4 cup each of Flower Child seasoning (from BFF Kitchen), hot water, olive oil, and white wine or red wine vinegar - and salt to taste

  
  

Instructions:

1) In very salty water (it should taste like ocean water,) cook pasta according to box directions until al dente.

2) While the pasta is cooking, chop your vegetables, cheese, and salami (if using) and set

aside.

3) In a small bowl, combine the Flower Child seasoning and the hot water. Let sit for 1-2

minutes, then whisk in the vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Adjust salt according to taste.

4) When the pasta is done cooking, drain and let cool for about 5 minutes. Put it in a large bowl with the vegetables, olives, cheese, and salami. Toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to evenly coat everything.

5) Chill in the fridge for at least an hour and serve cold. ENJOY!