Simple and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe Formula

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The Secret Formula

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Ingredients

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Sample Ingredients Part 1

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Sample Ingredients Part 2

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Prepare the store-bought or homemade dressing. Cook the pasta, strain it and add a portion of dressing. Then let it cool.

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Choose your preferred vegetables and prepare them.

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Match your pasta salad with the best protein. Choose from salami, prosciutto, chickpeas, and more!

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Don't forget to prepare your cheese and cut them to your desired sizes.

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Add a unique twist to your pasta salad by adding flavors from herbs, nuts, and salad.

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Pasta Salad Tip

Do not rinse pasta with cold water Add dressing to pasta to marinade before adding fresh ingredients. LEARN MORE

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Simple and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe Formula

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The Secret Formula

1 pound pasta 6 cups of main ingredients (proteins and veggies) ½ cup unique flavors (olives, strong/unique cheeses, spiced salami, onions, etc) 3 tablespoons herbs, 2 tablespoons zest. 1 ½ cups salad dressing

Ingredients

Sample Ingredients Part 1

Sample Ingredients Part 2

Prepare the store-bought or homemade dressing. Cook the pasta, strain it and add a portion of dressing. Then let it cool.

Step 1

Choose your preferred vegetables and prepare them.

Step 2

Match your pasta salad with the best protein. Choose from salami, prosciutto, chickpeas, and more!

Step 3

Don't forget to prepare your cheese and cut them to your desired sizes.

Step 4

Add a unique twist to your pasta salad by adding flavors from herbs, nuts, and salad.

Step 5

Pasta Salad Tip

Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Style Pasta Salad with Arugula

Greek Style Pasta Salad

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