Salad Anyone?

I still have things to share.  Running things.  Dating things.  Wildfire things (sending positive vibes to Happy Trails). Other life things.  But my internet at home is not working as well as it should.  So this post is another Foodie Pen Pal Post, courtesy of an unsuspecting neighbor's internet signal.  I should have the internet problem solved this week....Comcast willing!

In the mean time, a quick post as to my Foodie gifts I received this month.  The makings of salads, use of crusty bread and a pasta salad recipe!  So here's this month's surprises sent to me by Cindy in North Carolina:

• Bella Tavola Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• The Biltmore's Creamy Vidalia Onion Dressing (I soooo love onions)
• Bread Dipping Seasonings (including Rosa Maria (rosemary & garlic), Sicilian Blend (garlic, onions, tomatoes), Tuscany Blend (sundried tomatoes & basil), and Parmesan Blend (roasted garlic & cheese)).
• Gourme Mist Fusions - Balsamic Vinegar + Pomegranate Spray

Is it dinner time yet?

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Cindy also sent me a pasta salad recipe I can't wait to make...let's hope I can find some nice local produce to test this recipe out.  Here's the recipe she sent:

Greek Pasta Salad
1 bag colored rotini
1 pkg. sliced turkey
5 roma tomatoes
1 cucumber
1/2 red onion
1 to pkgs feta cheese (she likes the basil tomato feta)
Greek vinagrette

Cook pasta.  Rinse in cold water.  Dice turkey and vegetables.  Add to cooked pasta.  Add feta.  Mix in Greek vinagrette. 

Greek Vinagrette
1/3 c. olive oil
3 T red wine vinegar
2 T lemon juice
1/2 t. dried oregano
1 t. sugar
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 t. black pepper.

I think I might try swapping quinoa for the pasta. 

Happy Running!

Laura