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"Some of the best recipes are the most simple. This is one of those. I prefer it just as written, but you may add any ingredients you choose such as chopped onion, scallions, chives, water chestnuts, chopped hard-boiled eggs, lemon-pepper, dill, parsley, etc. I often take this to potlucks when I need a quick and easy (and economical) dish. I've..."

Ingredients: pasta shells, albacore tuna...

"This recipe makes A LOT so save it for a large gathering, pot luck or cook out. It is light and refreshing and goes well with everything from burgers, steaks to grilled chicken or just eaten alone. I personally like using the lighter angel hair instead of thicker pastas. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: angel hair pasta, cucumbers...

"Vegetarian Recipes From Around The World website, courtesy of Karen C. Greenlee - greenlee@bellsouth.net, is where this easy and quick pasta salad can be found. The recipe will also be included in the Zaar World Tour 2005 swap, Asian tour"

Ingredients: dark sesame oil, dry linguine...

"This is a quick, easy, and refreshing dinner that I think is pretty healthy (contains veggies and fiber and can be made pretty low in fat). Although I did get the original recipe from the Moosewood Low Fat Favorites cookbook, I have altered this recipe through the years to meet our tastes. The best thing about this recipe is it can be altered to use..."

Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

"So cool and refreshing. If you like spicy, you can add 1-2 tsp chopped jalapeno."

Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, cucumbers...

"This is a Summer Staple around our house. It goes great with anything grilled or with sandwiches. It's also great with cooked meat added and served as a cold meal. Prep. time does not include refrigeration."

Ingredients: tri-color spiral pasta, Bacos bacon bits...

"Based on a recipe from Bon Appetit--I added the herbs I've been growing. Nice side dish for a hot summer day."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, feta cheese...

"This is so delicious and quick. This is also great to take to a pot luck. This is very much kid friendly and taste very similar to a pizza."

Ingredients: bow tie pasta, Italian salad dressing...

"This is my all time favorite in the summer. In the summer I think I eat more salads and pastas because I dont like to use the stove lol..This is great for everyone looking for something to bring to a potluck. enjoy"

Ingredients: shell pasta, mozzarella cheese...

"This is a recipe out of New Idea Magazine and could be good for the kids or the working mum and dad. Preparation and cooking times are estimates (allowing 12 minutes to cook pasta). 3 and 4 bean mix are tinned beans and can be a mix of any 3 or 4 beans for example, kidney, harricot, berlotti and lima - use in Mexican dishes, soups, salads etc."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, gherkins...

"This keeps for several days and is better as each day passes. Wonderful for weekend guests, potluck or a picnic."

Ingredients: tri-color spiral pasta, Italian salad dressing...

"This salad is delicious, and great to take in a container for a brown bag office lunch! The tuna can be replaced with cooked chicken breast. Plan ahead this needs to chill for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight."

Ingredients: cucumbers, bow tie pasta...

"This is a great summer salad that tastes super with any grilled meat. The longer it marinates the better! The ingredient are things I normally have in the house so it's easy to whip together. It from a '97 TOH and it has become a favorite at this house. The cooking time listed would be cooking the pasta. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers...

"Fabulous light dish that's great on a hot summers night. An easy recipe to swap different ingredients around. Coriander (cilantro) instead of basil is yum! Also some crispy bacon or prosciutto goes well.
Please note an Australian tablespoon is 4 teaspoons."

Ingredients: pasta shells, coarse grain mustard...