In recent years, pasta salads have taken center stage on salad bars everywhere. People are bringing them to potluck dinners, creating them for family reunions, and ordering them in their favorite restaurants.
Why not create your own pasta salad for the dinner table at home? Pasta is versatile, easy to make, even better, a pasta salad can be really delicious, and can also be fun for the whole family.
Pasta comes in many shapes, sizes and colors these days. From angel hair pasta to spaghetti and elbow macaroni to tiny shells, pasta has claimed its place on the grocery shelves. Pasta comes in so many different varieties it might be hard to decide which one to use.
One favorite pasta salad that has been around for years at picnics and family reunions is macaroni salad. It can be made in many different varieties. With a little mayonnaise, mustard, dill, sweet pickles and even hard boiled eggs you can make macaroni salad in no time. Add onion or even cubes of cheese to give it your own personal touch.
Tired of those mashed potatoes or rice dishes every night? Why not make a pasta salad in their place. Pasta salads make great side dishes. They go well with pork, beef, chicken and fish. Everyone will enjoy the change.
When making pasta salad, remember to cool the pasta before adding any vegetables or dressings. Fresh or frozen vegetables can be added to these great creations. For the dressings most pasta salads are made with Italian or Ranch dressing but you can always use your favorite to see how it tastes.
