This tuna pasta salad can be served as a cool summer lunch, a cook out side dish, or even passes a dinner entree since it also includes a filling protein of nutritious tuna.

It's brimming with layers of flavor thanks to the lemony dressing, its duo of herbs, the rich tuna in oil, and the various blend of veggies which are a blend of fresh, roasted and marinated.

This is also a great dish to make ahead of time. So if you have a busy day the following day you can prep the day before and have it in the fridge ready to go for serving guests or an on the go meal prep.

Canned tuna got a major upgrade thanks to this recipe!

Easy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board has never been so fun to make! Everything you get in a traditional charcuterie board shaped into a festive Christmas tree!

It's simple to assemble, it just takes a little bit of chopping and some basic artistic planning.

This is a family friendly charcuterie board and it's adaptable to swapping out some of the things I've shown here for things you may already have. The idea is just to stick to that simple red, green, and white/yellow theme for those classic Christmas colors. Then of course just keep the "Christmas tree" shape as you go.

A delicious holiday project that may just become a new family tradition at each yearly holiday gathering!

Easy Orzo Pasta Salad

This is the perfect thing to make year-round. It's a nutritious, well rounded, veggie-packed pasta salad.

You can make as is or toss in some cooked chicken or shrimp (just make a little bit of extra dressing). And if you want to make it even healthier you can use whole wheat pasta in place of the standard semolina based orzo.

This is brimming with fresh Mediterranean flavor and it is so easy to throw together. It's mostly just a bit of chopping, cooking orzo pasta and whisking a quick dressing.

We love it for lunch but it's always so welcomed at dinner too, and it's delicious paired with salmon or grilled chicken. It may likely soon be one of your favorite recipes to make with orzo!

The Perfect Summer Pasta Salad

What would summer be without at least one cookout or picnic that includes a vibrant and perfectly enjoyable, cold pasta salad?

This will quickly become a new favorite because there is so much goodness and an abundance of fresh flavor. Each of the ingredients blend exceptionally well together, each one complimenting the other.

It has a harmonious blend of textures as well. There's a nice trio of crisp, soft, and chewy.

This makes a very hearty and satisfying side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken, beef or fish.

Just one thing to note - it does make a very large salad, or enough for a small crowd. The recipe will halve nicely for a family dinner.

Or just make the full recipe anyway and serve the leftovers the following day for lunch.

So all you have to do is boil the pasta, chop the veggies, and toss everything together.

Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

This is a cold salad, which means it's perfect for summer. (But don't worry—I've made it year-round, and it's still delicious!) I also love that it can be made up to a day in advance, so if you are planning a summer get-together you can check this off the list a day ahead. It's actually even better when it's had time to rest in the fridge.

And let's not forget the main reason this is perfect for summer — all those colorful garden veggies (and some that are technically fruit). It's such a great way to use up the abundance of veggies in season from either your garden, the farmer's market, or the grocery store.

This classic side dish is one to keep in your back pocket for whenever you need a quick, colorful, tasty salad to serve with dinner, bring to a gathering, or have on hand in the fridge for lunch!

The Best 7-Layer Bean Dip Recipe!

So what exactly are all of the layers in the 7-layer dip recipe? In this version, the layers included are seasoned refried beans, zesty guacamole, creamy sour cream, tangy cheese, rich olives, fresh sweet tomatoes, and flavorful green onions.

In other words, so much goodness to be piled over one crisp and crunchy tortilla chip!

Sure it may be a party food but I've been known to make it for lunch sometimes, or I'll make it for a snack and somehow it ends up being dinner because you don't know when to stop with this stuff!

And it's one of those foods everyone knows and loves. You can't go wrong with the classics. Make it for your Super Bowl party menu and watch it disappear before your eyes!

How To Make Greek Salad

To make this simple salad all you need to do is chop up an assortment of fresh Mediterranean veggies and some olives, add a simple dressing and some feta and you'll have a delicious salad everyone will love in no time!

Here you can use Kalamata olives or black olives. Traditional Greek Salad relies on Kalamata, but I prefer a blend of both. If you don't keep both on hand, just go with what you like. Also, if you want to remove the harsh bite from the red onions, just rinse them under warm water (and drain) before adding them to the salad.

And yes, the avocado is optional - it's not so traditional for an authentic Greek salad, but trust me, it just makes the salad that much better. Just be sure not to use one that's very soft, or it will just mash up when you toss the salad.

I like to add an extra final sprinkle of feta, black pepper, kosher salt, and mint on the top of the salad. If you happen to have leftovers, this salad gets even better as it marinates.

Another great way to enjoy this salad is to toss the ingredients with chopped romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Make a bit more of your dressing for a traditional village salad.

How to Make Greek Spaghetti

This is so easy to make! Here's all you need to do:

• Cook spaghetti
• Chop the fresh ingredients
• Saute the garlic in the olive oil (to remove the harsh bite)
• Toss it all together and tadahhhh dinners ready!

Easy Weeknight Dinner!

This is the perfect dish for busy weeknights, I really appreciated the fact that it came together so quickly. I also really appreciated the fact that it's packed with fresh tomatoes - tomatoes are one of my favorite ingredients. And I loved that the hot pasta just cooked them ever so lightly.

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Tender spaghetti noodles, an abundance of lightly sweet tomatoes, zesty olives, tangy feta, salty capers, lots of fresh herby flavor and garlicky, robust, extra-virgin olive oil - can't go wrong with this one can you?? Pretty sure that's a big NO!

More Greek Recipes You'll Love

• Greek Salad (with Avocado!)
• Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki
• Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
• Greek Pasta Salad
• Grilled Salmon with Greek Salsa

Greek Seven Layer Dip

I love that this is such a delicious yet healthy appetizer or snack to serve at parties (double the recipe for a larger crowd and spread into a 13 by 9-inch dish). Usually party foods are always pretty indulgent but this one is loaded with good for you ingredients.

Part of what makes this a healthy dip are the garbanzo beans (aka chick peas) which are part of the pulse family.

What is a Pulse?

You may not have heard the term "pulses" much before but you're probably already eating the all the time. Pulses are any of the the following food items; beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils. Every 1/2 cup of cooked pulses delivers 9 grams of protein!

Pulses are so versatile and with just a few seasoning they become so delicious.

Not only are pulses so tasty, they are a healthy, sustainable food source. I’ve taken the pulse pledge this year and so should you!

Add More Pulses to Your Diet!

When you do, you commit to eating pulses once a week for 10 weeks and join a global food movement.

Eating dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas helps reduce your carbon footprint – and it’s great for your health. All you have to do is visit PulsePledge.com and sign up!

Then start out your pledge with this amazing Seven Layer Greek Dip!

More Greek Recipes You'll Love

• Greek Salad
• Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
• Greek Orzo Salad