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Summer Meals  (Family Features) - When it's summertime and the livin' is easy, we all look forward
to cool and casual meals with friends and family. The days are
longer, the weather is hotter, and we want dishes that are easy
to make and wonderful to eat.
No wonder savory and versatile salads are such a favorite
summertime hit — from delicious pasta salads to fresh fruit and
vegetable medleys. They're satisfying side dishes or well-suited
for the main entrée, depending on the occasion and the whim of
the cook. Pasta salads are perfect for family gatherings or
potluck dinners because they appeal to almost everyone. For
picnics or backyard barbecues, pasta salads can be made ahead of
time and served chilled or offered alongside vegetables, burgers,
steaks or chicken hot off the grill.
It's easy to keep your cool with recipes like these. Garlic Beef
Bruschetta, an easy-to-make summer recipe that won't require
heating up the kitchen, delivers favorite Italian flavors. Serve
as an appetizer or pair with a pasta salad for a fast, delicious
meal. And what better drink to serve on a hot day than a tall,
icy glass of Lemonade Tea garnished with a fresh mint sprig?
Create YourSignature Summer Dish It's easy to create a pasta salad with your own personal touch. Start with a pasta salad mix and stir in your favorite ingredients. For a mouthwatering, main dish salad, add protein in the form of cheese, grilled chicken, bacon or ham and lots of fresh vegetables for color and flavor. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until dinner is ready. You'll know you have a hit when you take home that empty salad bowl — or get lots of requests for the recipe! Here are a few creative ideas to get you started:
It's pasta, salami, cheese and peppers — everything you love about cool antipasto appetizers in a hearty, flavorful pasta salad! 4 servings 1 box (8.3 ounces) Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Creamy Italian pasta salad mix Mayonnaise as called for on package directions 1 cup 1/4-inch strips salami 1 cup 1/4-inch strips provolone cheese 1 cup 1/4-inch strips red bell pepper (1 medium)
Turn a classic sandwich into a delicious salad. 4 servings 1 box (7.5 ounces) Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Ranch & Bacon pasta salad mix Mayonnaise as called for on package directions 1 large tomato, cut into wedges 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into wedges 1 bag (10 ounces) ready-to-eat American blend salad greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, carrots and radishes)
Garlic Beef BruschettaA few easy ingredients on toasted French bread spells yum for a quick-fix potluck or picnic appetizer. 30 appetizers 1 loaf French bread, cut into thirty 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup soft cream cheese with roasted garlic 8 ounces thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
Lemonade TeaWhen served in restaurants, this half-lemonade, half-iced tea beverage is often called an "Arnold Palmer." 20 servings (about 1 cup each) 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 3 quarts iced tea Fresh mint sprigs, if desired
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