Whether you’re celebrating a mom, being celebrated yourself, gathering with loved ones, or just leaning into a slow, springy kind of day…this menu from is here to make it flavour-packed and to relieve decision fatigue…I’ve done the planning for you! Think: fresh, vibrant dishes that feel a little special, but don’t ask you to spend the whole day in the kitchen.This menu can be partially made the day before in just 50 minutes.Then, it’s just a quick, 20-minute prep and assembly on the day of.

How’s that for easy!? The main feature is my Sun-Kissed On the Glow Pasta Salad which is a crowd-pleaser.I love serving it with my Oregano, Basil, and Lemon Zest Parmesan, but you can also serve it with my Garlic Lovers’ Cashew Parmesan.I love to serve this pasta salad warm, so I cook the pasta near the end of the day-of-prep, and then mix everything together just before serving.

I’ve also turned my ever-versatile Busy Bee Big Salad into a side salad for this menu, and it complements the pasta salad’s flavours perfectly when paired with my Herby Lemon and White Wine Vinaigrette.Serving these two salads together on one large plate is ideal because it allows you to mix and enjoy the warm pasta salad with the cold side salad (if you know, you know…).To simplify the prep, I tend to skip making the optional cashew cheese in the Busy Bee Big Salad, but you can absolutely make it ahead if you’d like and have it ready to go! Of course, you’ll find all o

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