BLT Pasta Salad and Frosted Lemonade -- Beat The Heat Recipes

BLT Pasta Salad and Frosted Lemonade -- Beat The Heat Recipes
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BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
• 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta, about 2 cups
• 4 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, rinsed, chopped and dried
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz bacon, fried and chopped
• 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
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For the Dressing:
• 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water, set aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and whisk until creamy.
3. In a large salad bowl, add the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, cooked bacon, and chopped red onion and toss.
4. Just before serving, add the dressing to taste and gently toss until combined.
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Frosted Lemonade (Copycat Chic-Fil-A)
Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla icecream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 large lemons
2-3 teaspoons powdered sugar sweeten to taste (2-3 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
yellow food coloring optional
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until smooth.
This is a thicker milkshake and depending on the brand of ice cream, so you may need to stir halfway through. If needed, you can add a splash of milk or water to help it blend.
Pour into a glass and bask in the glory of making it homemade!
Optional: Add a drop of yellow food coloring for a signature lemonade color.
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[@donnaregenauer2757]

Hello from KY love your channel ❤️.That salad looked beautiful.Calvins hair cut is refreshing.The lemonade looks so good.Ive never had it that way.❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@vedabeck1753]

Food looks delish, we love pasta salads. Here in Texas it is 104. Marie seems to feel better. God Bless you both with good health. Prayers🙏🙏

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@J.R._]

Thank you Marie and Calvin for sharing and giving of yourselves with these wonderful videos. You are both appreciated more than you can know! May God continue to bless you and your family!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@kathykrause8336]

Oh, my southern friends, that salad looks delicious. I will be trying that very soon. Thank you very much for the recipe. Calvin, I absolutely loved the music that you chose while Marie was cutting up the vegetables.

[@ritasanders7499]

I find myself singing the intro song all the time. 😂

[@francisreyna2952]

Looks delicious..I'll be trying that salad for sure😋..thank you for sharing..stay cool 😎 🙋‍♀️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Kathy

[@sheemaalen9286]

Yum thx!! 😊

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Hello Calvin and Marie I love this salad and eat it just like you did with lettuce on the bottom. I love the lemonade and now I know how to make my own. It is over 90 in Pennsylvania too. Love seeing you both in the kitchen together. Love your videos.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Maurina

[@verniemax]

Hi Calvin and Marie 🙋‍♀️!! I just love watching the both of you in the kitchen!! The pasta salad 🥗 looks very good and boy that frozen lemon 🍋 drink looks just as good!! I also love your mixer, may I ask you what kind it is?? Hope you both have a wonderful night!! Take care and God Bless!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, the mixer is a Ninja

[@rennierad]

Good day Calvin and Marie, Rick is making this for lunch today. I can't wait. Smell of the bacon alone is making my belly growl.😊 Thank you for teaching us many things. ❤💕 Prayer request for a lovely woman and her beautiful family. Her name is Jenny Apple, her loves name is Kyle Apple. ❤ please send them love and prayers.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Good evening Rennie and Rick. I hope that you enjoyed the pasta salad, we really enjoyed it. We will be praying for Jenny and Kyle. I actually watched Kyle's last video that he posted this morning. Cancer is so very hard to go through.

[@vikkibyington3066]

Hello friends!! Marie, I hope you are feeling so much better…you certainly look and sound like you are feeling better. Thankful the injection kicked in!!! This pasta salad and frosted lemonade look wonderful. Wish i had this for lunch today!! Take care and keep doing what you love! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much! Yes, I'm feeling a little better today.

[@malindagammon2437]

Thanks for sharing both recipes. Looking forward to trying them. Also, I enjoy seeing you both together on camera as you prepare the recipes.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@janborcherding6933]

I will definitely make this. Another winner. Thank you.❤o

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Using different ice cream flavors would be nice variations

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great!

[@SBooher1]

Looks great. You could also add ice instead of milk and get more of a slushy-like drink. The salad looks very good. I am going to the beach with my brother's family of 13 adults and 7 children next week. On my night to cook dinner I am getting a Honey Baked Ham. I think that salad would be nice cool side dish with the ham.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, that sounds great.

[@mothertwinkles4198]

I love your music selections. Good music and good food with your boo-boo. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@shandamedlin4504]

Really hot in South Georgia . This would be really good to beat the heat .

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes, it would

[@michellehiggins9514]

Oh my goodness this looks so delicious 😋. I will definitely make the salad & lemonade. Thank you!!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome!

[@roxeyserckie5414]

I measure like Calvin does.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@stephc.8130]

Thank you Calvin and Marie. These two recipes are definitely on my list to make this weekend!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@wendyt5003]

Yum this looks good, thank you

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome

[@mothertwinkles4198]

Looks yummy. It's hot in NC, too.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It sure is!

[@goldengal2351]

I think all the lemon juice and sour cream made this a sour dish. Even the lemon drink didn't appeal to me. This year at the state fair I purchased a Lemonade drink which I returned because it was too sour to drink and they wouldn't add sugar. They used a simple syrup instead.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Not at all, it was delicious

[@GypsyDiamond]

This Lemon Aid drink i hope it cools you both off and fills you up. Gypsy From Michigan

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@GypsyDiamond]

Hi Kalvin and Marie i do love a good salad i also like to add green or black olives that gives it more flavor. I hope the two of you are doing ok and feeing well with all that heat. Gypsy From Michigan

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes, thanks very much

[@lindalou1460]

Maybe next time thin with more lemon juice

[@warrior5203]

What a great information that you share with us! Great great ideas and thanks for sharing!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome!

[@patsyrhodes6342]

Calvin and Marie, this looks delicious ♥️♥️ I will be making this ♥️♥️ Thank you both ♥️♥️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Patsy

[@deborahcampbell4816]

Thank you Marie and Calvin for sharing your recipes!❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@lovelife0413]

What a great refreshing summer salad. Yum. TFS and God Bless.👍

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much

[@ruthhathcock3729]

I love the blt salad. I’ve made it many times. Lemonade sounds very refreshing. Thanks.❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@debbieskitchen2]

I love BLT sandwiches and pasta salads. Good idea on the lettuce. I don't like soggy lettuce. Looks good. May have to try it. That is weird the frosted lemonade calls for powdered sugar. The recipe I made mine from calls for granulated sugar. I think the next time I make it I will not add as much water because it was not thick enough for me. I like the consistency of yours.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Debbie. Mine was to thick until I added the milk. It took more milk than I expected.

[@cherylagnew5980]

Good afternoon Calvin and Marie 👋👋👍🥰👍♥️. Thanks for those cool recipes. Good for this warm weather here in California ! 🥵🥵😁

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Cheryl. Stay safe and cool.

[@barber0611]

y'all are so adorable together!......great recipes, thank you!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@JoanHackney]

That looks yummy. Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day as we remember what this day is all about! Joan in FL.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! You too!

[@DottieLewis]

The Pasta Salad and the Frosted Lemonade both look divine! Thank you, Mr. Calvin and Mrs. Marie! Will definitely try both of these.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Dottie

[@SBooher1]

How many servings do you think your BLT pasta salad makes? wondering if I should double it for 20 people.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

I think that the amount that we made would serve 8 people easily maybe 10

[@conniemccollam2605]

Wow, Calvin & Marie. The salad looks so delicious, we like pasta salad here, will give this a try. I like the idea of the lettuce being separate. My hubby will like the lemonade. You have wonderful ideas for easy meals & budget friendly . Thanks take care, this was a fun video to watch. Sending 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Connie

[@harrietlivengood6793]

I love both recipes. I love pasta salads and lemonade. It’s a win win for me. I hope you’re feeling good today. God bless you both.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! You too!

[@gretchenhejazi9463]

Love this video. I’m sure this salad is absolutely delicious but, I just enjoy watching you two helping each other and all your comments. Love you two.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@nancywood9531]

This looks easy and delicious. Can't wait to try it. We eat salads well...both being disabled. Thanks so much and love the music Calvin picked.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome!

[@williamengland6119]

Looks so good❤. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. William

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

My pleasure 😊

[@melissabibby7310]

Delicious salad made me hungry, lemon drink yummy, a must try! Have a great week.👍❤️😋

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! You too!

[@jeffchandler2521]

I like how you put the lettuce separately.Unless you are having or taking it to a gathering it makes more sense.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@shelleylipp5967]

Both of those so good and refreshing!!! It is really hot here in Kansas also, that would taste so good on this hot and humid day!!! TFS. Have a blessed day Calvin and Marie!!! 😊💖💖

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Shelley

[@Anntea9699]

BOTH recipes look so yummy! So sweet to see you in the kitchen each preparing a portion of the meal. I LOVE the idea of pasta salads in the summer. This recipe looks quite yummy! Have a great week!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cynthialewis4313]

Both awesome recipes! TY! My fathers name was Calvin and my mothers name was Grace Marie, but my dad used to call her Marie.😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Oh wow!

[@jancoleman7121]

I just found your channel a couple days ago and I’m very happy I did! I just finished making the salad for supper tonight as it’s going to be 90 degrees today. It turned out so good!! I can’t wait to make the frozen lemonade. Thank you so much!! You both are awesome and so much fun to watch. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Wonderful! Thanks very much

[@jeffchandler2521]

I just came across your channel can’t wait to make this and see what other delicious stuff you have so I can try.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Welcome, thanks very much

[@teresa7365]

Hey Calvin and Marie, Oh boy another good one. Looks so good. Y'all take care and God Bless. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Teresa

[@marybethhuffman65]

I really enjoyed this video! It was fun watching the two of you working together and casually. Both recipes look delicious. 💕

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marypack7313]

Marie & Calvin thank you! Looks very good. I hope to try both recipe's soon.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@stevenwilson1762]

Oh I love pasta salads. I will be writing this one down. Also want to try the milkshake. That would be refreshing. Wow it is really hot at your place. You two be careful and stay in if you can. Mrs.Steve

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Mrs Steve

[@natalijaparadiso7566]

Good afternoon, Calvin and Marie look so delicious and refreshing ❤ love it going to make the salad tonight...have a wonderful evening sending prayers and sunshine 🌞 your way

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Natalija

[@KarenJones-t4o]

Y'all are a hoot in this video ❤️😅. I love it!!! Now I can eat this every day. See you soon 🎉🎉

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Karen

[@debbiey3721]

As always, it is nice to see you both! What wonderful recipes. Can't wait to try them both. You both are in our prayers. God Bless!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahkoger2528]

Hi Calvin and Marie just wanted to check in with you guys to see how Marie is feeling I hope she's not in a lot of pain I hate pain I know about that because I'm always in pain with my back and I have to go to a spine something now for my back I'm not quite sure what they're going to do but I sure hope it helps me thank you for putting on all of your videos I watch them all take care of each other sincerely Deborah Koger 😊😊❤❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Deborah. Marie is still dealing with pain. We were able to record a Sunday Chat today but it was difficult. She will be getting the injection in her back in a couple of weeks. We sure hope that helps.

[@barbarawilliams6978]

Great looking salad and drink! Unless you were making the salad for several people, I definitely would do as you did and put the lettuce in separately. However, I have had a similar salad and lettuce was mixed in and it is really delicious that way. Having the dressing all over the romaine makes it taste differently. The frosted lemonade sounds incredible. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@dgator3599]

Bet this was so refreshing!! Thanks for sharing. Your friends from Florida

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@sharonnunn3385]

What a refreshing meal for a hot day! We have certainly been hot here in Virginia, but lots of rain, too. Crazy weather! Thanks for the recipes ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Sharon

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Suggest putting few ice cubes in blender too. Will make it frosty!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Great idea!!

[@marlenececil2594]

I will be making that salad. Looks yummy. I think if you just let the blender go and not stop and start it it wouldn’t be so thick. I don’t think you would even need the milk. Good video

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Great idea!!

[@kristiannapavlova4430]

You two are adorable together and I will for sure be making both things. God Bess You. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@teresaneyman6294]

Wonderful recipe! Made it for my family today, and they loved it! Hello from Colorado 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks very much

[@ShelbyBunten]

Looks wonderful I love seeing both of you cooking together I no your food is delicious love ya both your such a blessing from the Lord🥰

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much

[@debbiey3721]

Hi again! What kind of mixer/blender are you using please?

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It is the Ninja blender

[@tammyheatherly4646]

Thank you for great recipes! I love you all!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@thebestcook3180]

You both are such beautiful people,thank you for all the wonderful recipes

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much

[@wandasopchak6453]

Pasta salad looks delicious. Calvin your hair cut makes you look so young. Will be making this

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Wanda

[@katmanning]

I think I like the way you assembled instead of adding the lettuce in with the pasta.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Calvin & Marie,oh my gosh the salad looks so delicious & we will love it Marie.I like that you put the lettuce on the bottom.We made Calvin’s Taco Spaghetti this week end.AGAIN 😂My granddaughter is in love with it.The frosted lemonade has to be so refreshing on these hot summer days!Take care & enjoy the week.💕

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome Linda

[@barbaratankersley7117]

Hi guys Thank you for sharing Looks delicious

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure! Thanks very much Barbara

[@tamamarquez2075]

Yum!

[@karenlee5892]

That looks sooo good! Will definitely try both🙂 thank you for sharing

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

My pleasure 😊

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Both recipes look so good! Thank you!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome!

[@janetknowles3134]

Love seeing you two working together. It look so good I need to try both. I love the song to that was playing . Thanks for sharing

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Janet

[@VeiledDancer]

Y’all cooking together is so cute! Both recipes look great!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Banana mixed in would make it more refreshing.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great

[@judywho2249]

That looks like a perfect summer meal !

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@SassyCindy]

Great idea to put the lettuce on the bottom. The frosted lemonade made my mouth water. Yum!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, the frosted lemonade was great.

[@oliversmom9509]

That pasta salad looks delicious and refreshing. I made some good old fashion pea salad and I added a can of drained chicken. Chicken Pea Salad 😋 One dish meal. And lower carb. We’re at 99 right now. 🥵. Calvin, that frosted lemonade looks soooo good! You kids have a Blessed evening!🌻🍋🍦

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

I can't wait to try this. God bless you all and everyone on here❤➕ ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@delitasmith7934]

Thank for your prays I finally got air yesterday after noon

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Wonderful!

[@Jiggidywig]

This is my meal for tomorrow! Thank you both!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@marsaymeagher3705]

Wow!! That's what I am making for us tonight!! It is 108° here in Az. Blessings, thanks for dinner!! M in Az. 🙋💖

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, stay cool

[@marsaymeagher3705]

Good morning Calvin and Marie again , just wanted you to know that I did make that wonderful salad ladt nite, and the only difference l changed, was l had a bx. Of multi colored cherry tomatoes and it was real colorful!!🤗!. But it and the lemon frosty was a BIG hit. Thanks again, and going to make this again this Sunday for church potluck.!! Have a blessed day, love M in Az.

[@titasmom678]

A great dish and beverage to have anytime of the year.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@debraspringers2098]

That looks like a great summer meal!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Debra

[@lisamarx9835]

Looks yummy both of you God bless

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much

[@amymurray4649]

I love frosted lemonade

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It was delicious

[@lynnettewalters7638]

Going to be trying this

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@taffystexaskitchen70]

It sure did look good. I love lemon. I will have to make me a shake, too.❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@diamondsforthekingdom]

Looks so yummy 🤤 and delicious

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@karenhampton2389]

What a great summer meal.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@joanneverhart1694]

This looks so good!!!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@milfordcivic6755]

You had me at BLT

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@PapaKryptoss]

HI enjoyed your video today

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Glad you enjoyed

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Great salad!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@lilaudrey8]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@mimiscountrycooking1607]

Yummy!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

So good!

[@vwbugchic1961]

I'm gonna try this one Marie 👌

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@vwbugchic1961]

@@SouthernCountryLiving , yw.

[@angelabrockman7816]

🥓🍅🍋🥬❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@DesertAttorney]

Looks DELICIOUS! Will be making this ASAP! Thank you for making and posting this easy summer salad! I think some chopped fresh Avocado squares/chunks would be delicious on top of the salad, too!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great! Thanks very much.

[@lonniejones5040]

Hello Calvin and Marie! I was thinking about making a pasta salad this week! I'm going to make this one! It looks so good. The lemonade looks delicious too! God bless you both. Mrs. Lonnie

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome Mrs Lonnie