on Dec 08, 2021, Updated Apr 15, 2024
Why You’ll Love This Best Pasta Salad
Whether you host or are being hosted, this is the perfect salad to make at home or bring along with you. I love it because I can make a huge batch up to 2 days in advance and it keeps beautifully in the ❄️ fridge until I need it. My Best Pasta Salad is totally customizable, too. Use whatever ingredients you have in the fridge and adapt the spices to what you prefer. Just remember to always to measure with your 🩷 heart!
How to Prepare This Best Pasta Salad
🔥 In a pot on the stove, boil the pasta in salted water as per the package directions for al dente.
💦 Strain the pasta and let it cool completely.
🔪 Now, using a sharp knife, slice the olives and sundried tomatoes, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and finely chop the parsley.
🍅 Add the chopped ingredients to a bowl with the cooled pasta and 2 tablespoons olive brine.
🫒 Add the bocconcini cheese, oregano, salt, olive oil and white balsamic vinegar.
🥣 Toss the salad together, cover, refrigerate and enjoy.
Variations and Substitutions for This Best Pasta Salad
Best Served With
Any grilled item, such as 🥩 The Best Carne Asada (Flat-Iron Steak), Grilled Chicken Thighs or The Best Grilled Salmon Skewers. Along with a hearty sandwich 🥪 such as my Italian Chopped Sandwich or Ham and Cheese Sandwiches.
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