Fresh Green Bean and Pasta Salad & Barbie Halloween K-Cup Buckets

I had a handful of beans from the planter to use up, so I made a quick Fresh Green Bean and Pasta Salad. Honestly easy folks, five ingredients, and the most involved part is cooking the pasta. This is a great mix and serve salad, the Italian dressing adds lots of flavor. (This pic was taken ~hours~ after dinner.) And look at that great color, Christmas potluck anyone? Don't hesitate to give this a try if you're looking for a side dish that's just a tad different:@)

And in Barbie's World...

We made a cute little Recycled K-Cup Halloween Bucket.

This is a great seasonal project for kids,

they can decorate them any way desired.

✂What I did:

• Remove foil lid and filter from k-cup, wash and dry thoroughly.
• Poke a hole on each side, can ~carefully~ use scissors or an exacto knife, I used a hole punch (very easy).
• Run pipe cleaner through the holes, hold about 1" on outside of one hole. Create the handle by gently pulling the pipe cleaner up from the center of the bucket, and run the long end up creating a double handle. Twist together and secure loose ends.
• ***Time saver for lots of giggling girls... Create the buckets ahead of time, the girls can have a decorating party.
• Finish decorating as desired.
• Easy-peasy and cute😎

Fresh Green Bean and Pasta Salad-from Kraft

1 C dry penne pasta, cooked, run under cold water, drained well

1/2 lb fresh green beans, washed, dried, cut into 1" lengths

1 tomato, chopped

1/4 C zesty Italian salad dressing

1/4 C parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta per package directions, adding beans during the last 2 minutes.
2. Drain into colander, run under cold water, and drain well.
3. Mix everything and serve. Yep, easy-peasy.

Have a happy day:@)