Pasta salad. Summertime or anytime?

Pasta salad is a dish prepared with one or more types of pasta, usually chilled, and most often tossed in a vinegar, oil or mayonnaise-based dressing. It is typically served as an appetizer or a main course.

I like several types of past salds, but am happy with a chilled salad made from the box.  Kraft brand italian pasta salad is easy to make and goes well with the grilled jalapeno cheeseburger.

Pasta Salad

The ingredients used vary widely by region, restaurant, seasonal availability, and/or preference of the preparer. The salad can be as simple as coldmacaroni mixed with mayonnaise, or as elaborate as several pastas tossed together with a vinaigrette and a variety of fresh, preserved or cooked ingredients. These can include vegetables, legumes, cheeses, nuts, herbs, spices, meats, poultry, or seafood. Broccoli, carrots, baby corn, cucumbers, olives, onions, beans, chick peas, peppers, parmesan and feta cheeses are all popular ingredients in versions typically found at North American salad bars.

Pasta salad is often regarded as a spring or summertime meal, but can be served year-round. (Source – Wikipedia)

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