Pasta Salad with Grilled Corn

I have to say when my garden starts producing, I start making pasta salads. It's creative, fresh and so fun - you can create a new one every time. This one started out one way and I just kept adding and adding - it turned out so tasty! I also had fresh corn from the basket this week and thought grilled corn would be a tasty addition. It can really just be eaten as a meal by itself but as a side dish also.

Pasta Salad with Grilled Corn      

Serves 8-10

Pasta Salad with Grilled Corn

ingredients

• 3 ears of corn, grilled (cut off the Cobb)
• 2-3 handfuls of fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 14 oz can whole black olives, halved
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cherry & grape tomatoes, grilled and halved
• 1 lb bow tie pasta
• Italian Herb dressing mix packet
• 1 cup Shredded Italian blend cheese
• 1/2 cup cubed fresh mozzarella cheese

• Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, pour cooked pasta into a large bowl. Make the dressing according to the package directions in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. Set aside to let flavors come together.

2. Add all the ingredients to the cooked pasta and toss gently to combine with the dressing. Keep some dressing separate to add to the pasta that next day.

Enjoy!

This recipe was created by ME!