Summer Pasta Salad

This is super easy and so yummy!

16 oz package of Penni pasta - cooked and drained

8 oz package of Italian style Feta cheese

16 oz grape tomatoes, halved

8 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1/2 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

fresh basil - as much as you love!

salt and pepper to taste

Toss together and enjoy!

The Great Guggenheimer Salad

With it being the beginning of summer, I'm always looking for new salads, so maybe you are too. This is one of our favorites!


Arrange 4 oz. shredded swiss cheese, 1/2 - 3/4 c. walnuts, 1/4 c. Craisins, 1 chopped apple, and 1 chopped pear on large bowl of spinach (or lettuce).

Dress with the following combination: 1/2 c. white sugar, 1/2 c. lemon juice, 2 tsp. diced green onion, 1 tsp. Dijon, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2/3 c. olive oil, 1 TBS. poppy seeds or use a prepared lemon-poppyseed or raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Enjoy!

Note: I always half the dressing recipe and there's still plenty. It doesn't last too long in the fridge because of the green onions.