Pasta Salad is typically any type of salad consisting primarily of pasta.
Whichever type of pasta is chosen, it is cooked and often tossed together with mayonnaise. Pasta salad usually consist of pasta, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, celery, and salt and pepper to taste, mixed together and served cold.
Similar as a meal compliment to potato salad and cole slaw, pasta salad is often prepared as a side dish at barbecues and potluck dinners.
Variations
- Tuna Salad
- Salmon Salad
- Chicken Salad
- Beef Salad
- Egg Salad
Recipes
- Food Network: American Macaroni Salad
- Martha Stewart: Warm Tomato Pasta Salad
- About.com: Pasta and Macaroni Salad Recipes
- Video: How To Make Fusilli Pasta Salad
Pasta Salad Cookbooks
- Amazon.com: Pasta Salad: 50 Favorite Recipes
What do you put into a seafood salad?(2 Answers)
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You can vary the seafood in the salad, and use tuna, shrimp or salmon. I also like to include celery, ripe or stuffed olives, mayonnaise and pasta. I ...
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Fast Facts
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Usually a side dish
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Any type of pasta can be used
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Usually served cold
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Can also be served hot
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Popular version
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Great for picnics and potlucks
