This post is sponsored by Amish Country. All comments and opinions are my own.

With the summer heat in full swing, the last thing I want to do is spend hours over a hot stove. Between keeping up my busy summer schedule, pool days, and backyard hangouts, my goal for family meals right now is simple… fast, incredibly flavorful, and zero fuss.

When it’s this hot outside, I have a strict rule… if a recipe requires a million ingredients or keeps me trapped in the kitchen for more than fifteen minutes, it’s not happening. Summer cooking should be effortless, which is why I rely on high-quality shortcuts that do the heavy lifting for me.

I choose Amish Country Cheese to help me serve up great taste with ease!

If you haven’t tried their cheeses yet, you are missing out. They focus on authentic, handcrafted quality that completely elevates everyday meals. Whether you’re slicing up their smooth, classic Amish Country Colby for the ultimate afternoon snack, or melting it into a quick weeknight dinner, it’s a crowd-favorite. And their Cream Havarti? It is unbelievably buttery, smooth, and rich—the perfect star ingredient for a fresh, vibrant pasta salad. Together, these cheeses make it incredibly easy to bring premium flavor to your table without the extra effort.

Speaking of pasta salads, I have one your family will absolutely love. My Zesty Italian Cold Pasta Salad Pasta Salad comes together in about 15 minutes, making it perfect for your next backyard cookout, a poolside gathering, or a quick grab-and-go lunch. By pairing the rich, buttery Amish Country Cream Havarti with savory salami, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy black olives, every single bite is packed with texture and flavor.

Michelle

Zesty Italian Cold Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Salad

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb short pasta: rotini, cavatappi, or penne work beautifully
• 8 oz Amish Country Cream Havarti Cheese, cubed
• 6 oz hard salami, sliced or diced
• 1 large English cucumber, diced
• 1 pint halved cherry or grape tomatoes,
• 1 /4 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup of your favorite zesty Italian vinaigrette

Method

 

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
2. While the pasta cooks, chop your cucumber, tomatoes, and salami. Cube the Amish Country Cream Havarti into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cubed Havarti, salami, cucumbers, tomatoes, and black olives.
4. Pour the Italian vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. You can serve this immediately, but letting it chill in the fridge for an hour really lets those delicious flavors meld together!

Look for Amish Country cheese at your local Publix. Grab some Cream Havarti for this pasta salad, and some Colby for weekly snacking or a weekend charcuterie board.

Head to your local Publix, stock your cart, and give this easy summer salad a try.