The LPS The LBD Of Summer Salads

 As any fashionista can tell you LBD stands for Little Black Dress.It's a simple black sheath that can be dressed down for day and the office, and dressed up for a night out. What you add to it determines its' use. The same can be said of this LPS - little pasta salad. Dress it up or down.

Ingredients

1 pound package of any small bite pasta such as shells (above) ,rotelli, elbow macaroni or even penne.

Anything you have on hand.

1/2 cup olive oil (I prefer Bertolli)

Cook pasta. Drain and cool for two to three hours before serving. For this I used four diced vine ripe tomatoes and one diced green pepper. Onion powder was sprinkled in for more flavor.I added some sliced salami for protein but you can add what you want, such as left over grilled steak or chicken. Tuna in olive oil gives it a nice summer by the Ligurian coast vibe. Try some pitted olives and feta for a Greek Isle  twist.Toss in some  basil, rosemary or oregano, Dried dill is another way of varying it. Freshly picked herbs from basil to mint can also be added to the mix.

Have fun with this salad. Use these ingredients or any that strike your fancy. Have fun dressing up or down this LPS.