Pasta Salad Recipe

Looking for the best pasta salad recipe? I'm teaching you all the tips and tricks you for an easy pasta salad the whole family will love!

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Forget bottled dressing for pasta salad...whip up this sun dried tomato pasta salad dressing in the blender....so EASY! Plus...it's a great make ahead salad for a tailgate or party!

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Gather all your ingredients

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INGREDIENTS

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make the dressing

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“Always reserve some pasta salad dressing to toss right before serving”

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dice

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toss

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4 days...5 tops!

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You just made the best pasta salad recipe!

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Pasta Salad Recipe

The Best

Looking for the best pasta salad recipe? I'm teaching you all the tips and tricks you for an easy pasta salad the whole family will love!

Forget bottled dressing for pasta salad...whip up this sun dried tomato pasta salad dressing in the blender....so EASY! Plus...it's a great make ahead salad for a tailgate or party!

Why this is the best pasta salad

Gather all your ingredients

STUFF TO DO

Cook up a big pot of pasta

Queue up a playlist to cook by

INGREDIENTS

cavatappi pasta ripe tomatoes fresh mozzarella sun-dried tomatoes in oil fresh parmesan cheese olive oil capers basil leaves red wine vinegar

01

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

make the dressing

Easy salad dressing to make in a blender!

02

WHAT YOU'LL DO

“Always reserve some pasta salad dressing to toss right before serving”

MAKE AHEAD TIP

dice

the tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and julienne the basil.

03

WHAT YOU'LL DO

toss

the cooked pasta with the cheese and tomatoes.

04

WHAT YOU'LL DO

4 days...5 tops!

How long can pasta salad stay in the fridge?

You just made the best pasta salad recipe!

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I believe good comfort food is approachable, has a kiss of Italian flavor, and shouldn't take hours to make. Grab a seat at the table!