Pasta Salads

Pasta salads are either served chilled or at room temperature and as the name indicates contain boiled pasta. These salads can be with a protein (meat, chicken, seafood or cheese), a variety diced vegetables, beans and/or fruits. Additional ingredients are nuts, or seeds. Last but not least the dressing of pasta salads can be basic, fruity or creamy. Pasta Salads are often meal salads and are a wonderful dish to make ahead of time.