Pasta salad is perfect for lunch or dinner, ideal as a meal to take to work (or to the beach), or as a tasty appetizer or, again, as a solution to prepare in advance for guests. Thepasta salad it can be a simple or elaborate preparation, it depends on the ingredients chosen. From the beginning of June, cold pasta begins to appear on our tables and then becomes the protagonist of the summer thanks to the mix of simplicity of preparation, taste and convenience of conservation.

Before moving on to the recipes, it is good to remember some secrets so that it is perfect.

Tips for an excellent pasta salad

How to season cold pasta?

For a perfect pasta salad, first remember to prepare a bit‘ of seasoning on the side. If the recipe includes meat or fish, it will be sufficient to use only the vegetables with a little oil. This advice will also be useful when cooling the pasta, thus preventing it from sticking.

How to cool pasta?

For the same reason, once the pasta is boiled, drain it without completely eliminating the cooking water and run it under cold water to stop the cooking. Season it in a container, waiting for it to cool down properly before adding the other ingredients.

Serve immediately or let rest?

After seasoning the pasta as desired, let it rest for a moment longer before placing it in the refrigerator, make sure that is covered to prevent condensation from forming.

How long does pasta salad keep in the fridge?

Pasta salads can be preserved refrigerate up to 3-4 days depending on the composition. The important thing is to store everything in special, well-closed containers such as Tupperware, preferably made of glass. With plastic boxes there is a risk that the flavor will be altered over time and it would be a real shame, in addition, of course, to the eco aspect. Always follow your sense of smell: when you open the container, the smell must remain fresh without hints of acid.

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