Looking for a cool, healthy and quick meal to serve on a hot summer day?  Why not try pasta salad? A pasta salad is always a great crowd pleaser at barbecues, pot lucks and other gatherings.  Not only is it one of the simplest meals to make but the ingredient and flavour possibilities are only as limited as your imagination.  Choosing seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs and spices will really give your salad a boost.  Some of my favourite ingredients in pasta salad are cucumber, ripe diced tomatoes, black olives, chives, fresh basil and a dressing of lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, which makes for a perfect lunch especially if you are using whole grain pasta!  For a heartier meal, add a protein such as chicken to keep you fuelled up on a busy day. Need some ideas to get you started?  Check out these tasty pasta salad recipes that are sure to please your taste buds! Chicken and Pasta Salad Asian-style Spaghetti & Chicken Salad in Baked Wonton Cups