Do you make cold pasta in Summer?

I heard that in my youth too, but then, when my children were born, the pedriatrician told me I should never give them food warmer than 37º C and that they did not need any salt at all in their soups. I started to think that if bebies should not eat hot dishes, then we adults shouldn´t either. Later, much later, I discovered that I had to give up some of the salt I put on my dishes as a helth measure. So it seems that, after all, we should go back to baby food. Not ice cold, but not hot; a lot of veggies; not too much salt.

I use a bit of salt, of course. But vegetables have some salt in them too. I never add salt to vegetables when cooking. They have a better flavour and colour.

Body a certain amount of salt to your operation needs. A small amount of salt is even a stimulating effect. Dish with salt very lightly and taste better fresh or refine dried herbs.

They are easy to make. And you can make it even easier if you bou those frozen assorted veggies, boil them and add them to the cold pasta.

Thanks for the comment and the information on the frozen veggies, I never would have guessed that was a way of making it so much easier thanks again and have a good day!!

Oh, I eat carbs, but a half cup of pasta just doesn't make a very filling salad...

Plus I didn't care for my Mother's cooking half the time it was usually what she liked not what I liked. Sometimes for a splash of color I like to shred some carrots too. Really just whatever veggies you have on hand and see what works for you.

My mother never made cold pasta either. But then, my mother´s cooking was very traditional. I learned to eat some veggies after I left home. I have never used celery there, but I will try it. I love to try new aditions to the food I make and to make dishes I have never done.

Yes, they are yummy with barbecue. That is when I enjoy it the most!

I also prefer cold pastas in Summer. And they are a good side dish to a barbecue if you make it with veggies and put the barbecued meat on the side.

sORRY U are feeling bad. Sore throats are not good company.Do u ever gargle w/hot salt water, that always helps mine.How cold is it there. It has been miserably hot here. I could stand a little cold. Is olive oil not expensive there. It is terrible here. It's alot cheaper to buy the italian dressing than it would be to make it w/the olive oil. thanks, i have lost 25 lbs. & i'm proud of that. I thought it might help my back to feel better. I am having a terrible time w/it. u take care & feel better. hugs.

Hi Jo, I love italian dressing, but I make my own as for me it is a lot cheaper. I use olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and lots of ground dry oregano (from my own garden). I like cold pasta with olives instead of pickles although I do like potato salad with dill pickles (diced vey small). You are behaving very well with your diet. Cheers for you. Today I´ll make soups for me. I am not feeling well. I have a sore throat, I suppose because of the cold. I never had colds when I smoked. The only thing that was a little worse was a morning cough. As for the rest, ciggies were better than quitting. (Don´t tell anyone) A big HUG!!!

It´s freezing here too. I made that post for our friends that are in Summer. Right now, the only thing I love are soups, stews and casseroles. But in Summer, gazpachos (cold soup) and cold pasta are a must. I try to spend little and eat well so I cood from scratch. Cold pasta is easy to make and you can add some cooked frozen veggies. It´s easier and cheaper than if you buy it already made. I also make my own dressing (easy and unexpensive). But right now, I´m making broths out of anything that I see in the kitchen, throw in any veggies that are around and they go to the blender with a little milk or cream. Some grated cheese adds to the wonder. I also make clear broths (chicken) and put them in mugs to bring to the computer. They are a sort of heater and stay warm longer than coffee. I´m dreaming with the Caribbean.

Coriander leaves and fresh basil plus some chives give a touch of class to cold pasta

I beauty, I like cold pasta except when it´s freezing. I live in Chile and we are having a very cold Winter. So cold dishes are out for me. And as much as I love a gazpacho 9 out of the 12 months of the year, now I need broths, stews and legumes. I always put some veggies to my cold pasta. Corn, peas, sweet pimientos and olives make it look so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

I usually moist them with a homemade italian dressing. Olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and crushed dry oregano leaves.