https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:42:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2586683 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:38:48 +0000 MrsA 2586683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love quinoa, crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, and kalamata olives. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Can also add mint or parsley. Yum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2586361 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:02:35 +0000 hellobeeboston 2586361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My aunt shared the best recipe ever and it's SO EASY.</p> <p>1 box penne or spirals cooked al dente<br /> As many veggies as you want, i usually do: red or yellow peppers, cucumbers, carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, etc<br /> Pepperoni cut up in quarters<br /> Pimento olives cut in half<br /> Artichoke hearts if you like those<br /> Then mix with PESTO and Ken's Italian Steakhouse dressing to taste.</p> <p>OMG it's so easy and SO DELICIOUS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2586358 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:00:27 +0000 PawPrints 2586358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I ate this like once a week during my third trimester, and still pretty frequently these days: <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/04/lentil-and-chickpea-salad-with-feta-and-tahini/" rel="nofollow">https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/04/lentil-and-chickpea-salad-with-feta-and-tahini/</a></p> <p>This is another winner:<br /> <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/03/kale-and-quinoa-salad-with-ricotta-salata/" rel="nofollow">https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/03/kale-and-quinoa-salad-with-ricotta-salata/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2586346 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:41:14 +0000 delight 2586346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is my favourite summer salad recipe. It is for Lemon Cilantro Chickpea Quinoa salad. It has cherry tomatoes and avacado too. </p> <p><a href="https://foodfolio.net/recipes/21265/lemon-quinoa-cilantro-chickpea-salad/" rel="nofollow">https://foodfolio.net/recipes/21265/lemon-quinoa-cilantro-chickpea-salad/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2586035 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:33:35 +0000 YogiRunner 2586035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Made this recently and it was perfect for a hot summer night <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/08/23/strawberry-avocado-couscous-with-lime-vinaigrette-2/" rel="nofollow">http://damndelicious.net/2013/08/23/strawberry-avocado-couscous-with-lime-vinaigrette-2/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2586033 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:06:30 +0000 travelgirl1 2586033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: @LBee: @catlady: @rattles: @Mrs. Goose: @Jackiedavis87: @Alba4: @yoursilverlining: @edelweiss: @nana87: @LindsayLou: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @Munchkin: @MUI831: Brilliant!! Thank you, ladies :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585964 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:05:07 +0000 Mommy Finger 2585964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there was a recipe but I don't use it. Basically, you cook up some orzo and add cut up green peppers, cucumbers and feta/goat cheese. I usually add chicken for some protein as i bring this for lunch a lot. I add a bit of olive oil and lemon juice to taste and season it with a bit of salt and pepper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585852 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:31:13 +0000 808love 2585852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yah you can add artichoke heart to my recipe above. I just usually don't have it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585829 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:06:38 +0000 Munchkin 2585829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following as it seems we are spending many evenings at the pool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585791 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:38:31 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2585791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL makes this and it's a hit every time!</p> <p><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/three-pepper-pasta-salad" rel="nofollow">http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/three-pepper-pasta-salad</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585772 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:11:26 +0000 LindsayLou 2585772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love all pasta salad! But my all time favorite is super simple: penne or rotini, pepperoncinis, artichoke hearts, red onion, black olives, salami, mozzarella, and Italian dressing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585758 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:55:35 +0000 nana87 2585758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my go-to is bow ties or penne or similarly bite-size pasta w cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesean and/or fresh mozzarella, white beans, pine nuts, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. super simple and delicious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585662 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:14:07 +0000 edelweiss 2585662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sesame noodles--i usually use ina garten's recipe, and use bell peppers, cucumbers and shredded carrots for the veggies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585661 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:13:52 +0000 yoursilverlining 2585661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for pesto. Squeeze some lemon on to really boost the flavor!</p> <p>We also eat a lot of quinoa, faro and winterberry salads. Our favorites are:</p> <p>Italian one: grain base, roasted veggies (eggplant, fennel, carrots, peppers, onions), fresh herbs (I like a mix of parsley, basil and mint), liberal amounts of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. </p> <p>Southwest: grain base, black beans, jalapenos (can be omitted), roasted corn (optional as well), scallions, cucumber, tomato, avocado, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice. </p> <p>Greek: grain base, feta cheese, pepperonchino slices, greek olives, red onion, cucumber </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585656 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:07:52 +0000 Alba4 2585656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pesto pasta salad- tri-colored pasta, roasted red peppers, steamed broccoli, black olives, mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, and pesto.</p> <p>Lentil salad- I like it with carrots or beets.</p> <p>Black bean salad- black beans, corn, red bell pepper, tomato, avocado, cumin, lime, olive oil and cilantro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585640 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:53:06 +0000 arosebyany 2585640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2016/04/hawaiian-tortellini-salad-recipe.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2016/04/hawaiian-tortellini-salad-recipe.html</a></p> <p>I made this and it was amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585600 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:21:03 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2585600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make this quinoa salad all the time. <a href="http://pamplemoussi.com/quinoa-salad-with-charred-corn/" rel="nofollow">http://pamplemoussi.com/quinoa-salad-with-charred-corn/</a></p> <p>My 9 month old will eat it and she started eating it at around 7 months (except for the peppers which she gags on) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585572 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:01:00 +0000 rattles 2585572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is my favorite grain salad: <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-whole-wheat-couscous-wi-150125" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-whole-wheat-couscous-wi-150125</a><br /> This has been a good seasonal fave: <a href="http://www.loveandlemons.com/saras-strawberry-tabbouleh/" rel="nofollow">http://www.loveandlemons.com/saras-strawberry-tabbouleh/</a></p> <p>For a kid-friendly option, I've been making a caprese tortellini salad this summer. Cheese tortellini, grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, prosciutto, and dress with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585552 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:47:44 +0000 catlady 2585552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've always liked this one:<br /> <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-pasta-salad-with-tomatoes-and-feta-108437" rel="nofollow">http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-pasta-salad-with-tomatoes-and-feta-108437</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585528 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:34:24 +0000 808love 2585528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love, love, love pasta salad. I try not to make it unless it is for potluck because I'll eat the whole thing in a day.<br /> I mix tri-color rotini, broccoli, cauliflower, cubed cheddar and mozarella cheese, olives and Italian dressing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585527 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:34:17 +0000 LBee 2585527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Best pasta salad EVER. For a party I would leave the olives on the side. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/mediterranean-pasta-salad/" rel="nofollow">http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/mediterranean-pasta-salad/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585522 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:32:08 +0000 travelgirl1 2585522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: great, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585518 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:29:20 +0000 looch 2585518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to use pesto for cold pasta salads, it's different than the traditional American mayo salads...I just use prepared pesto, shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, small mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes and bowtie pasta. </p> <p>For grain salads, I really like dried fruit and nuts with a vinagrette. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favourite-cold-pasta-or-grain-salad-recipe#post-2585491 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:10:24 +0000 travelgirl1 2585491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's your favourite cold pasta or other grain salad recipe?</p> <p>We're having a picnic for DS's first birthday and I'm desperate for ideas! </p>