I have prepared this simple pasta salad dish several times, to the point that I have lost track. The dish is very tasty due to the use of fresh vegetables, olives, herbs, mozzarella, and a zesty homemade dressing. You will really like it!
This simple pasta salad can be prepared in less than 20 minutes! You can prepare all the necessary ingredients for this salad in the same amount of time it takes for you to boil your pasta.
The vinaigrette-style dressing is lively, tangy, and uncomplicated! Presumably, you own all the necessary ingredients to prepare it, conveniently located in your kitchen. If you would rather have a pasta salad with a creamy texture, I recommend trying this macaroni salad.
Essential Components
This pasta salad dish is our definitive potluck salad, including all the additional ingredients that we like. If anything fails to ignite your interest, exclude it. It is ultimately your spaghetti salad.
The most suitable pasta for pasta salad are robust pasta forms such as penne, fusilli, rotini, and farfalle (bow tie). These possess the benefit of many crevices and recesses, which ensnare the dressing and fragments of cheese. I have a strong affinity for orzo, which we use in the preparation of this delectable lemon orzo pasta salad.
Vegetables provide vibrant hues, distinct tastes, and a satisfying texture to the pasta salad. I have a big affinity for cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini (which I assure you is delightful), and green onions (which possess a milder flavor compared to typical onions).
Cheese: I have a strong affinity for the delightful flavors of fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Due to the shredded nature of the parmesan, it undergoes a near-melting process inside the dressing, similar to the way handmade Italian dressing is prepared. To make a vegan pasta salad, exclude the cheese.
Olives: I really like the tangy and salty taste of olives. Utilize Kalamata or green olives.
I have a strong affinity for pepperoncini peppers when they are included in this salad! In addition, I include a little amount of brine from the jar into my dressing.
Preferred Herbs: I have a strong affinity for basil and parsley. Conduct your own experiment to determine your own preferences.
Ingredients required for making pasta salad:
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