Pasta Salad 🍝🥗
Pasta salad is a cool, tasty dish that’s easy to customize and great for meals or gatherings.
Basic Ingredients
- Cooked pasta (rotini, penne, or bowties work best)
- Vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions
- Protein (optional): chicken, tuna, eggs, cheese, or beans
- Dressing: Italian dressing, vinaigrette, or creamy dressing
- Extras: olives, herbs, seeds
Simple Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked pasta (cooled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- ½ cup bell peppers
- ½ cup cheese cubes or shredded cheese
- ½ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- Mix pasta, vegetables, and cheese in a bowl.
- Add dressing and toss well.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Rinse pasta with cold water to stop cooking
- Add dressing a little at a time to avoid sogginess
- Tastes better after chilling
Variations
- Greek: feta, olives, cucumber, lemon dressing
- Chicken pasta salad
- Creamy pasta salad with mayo or yogurt
If you want, I can make it kid-friendly, protein-packed, or give a no-mayo version.
