For great pasta salad, cook the pasta a little past al dente, toss it with some dressing while it's still warm, and cool it in a single layer on a sheet tray. These simple steps prevent clumping, ...

This crowd-pleasing bowtie pasta salad is tossed with a bright mix of vegetables and a flavorful, tangy red wine vinaigrette. The secret is adding half the dressing when you assemble the salad, and ...

Pasta salad is a staple at summer cookouts, potlucks, picnics and backyard barbecues. It's easy to make, feeds a crowd and can be prepared ahead of time, making it one of the most popular side dishes ...

Is there a side dish more classic than pasta salad? This chilled salad keeps well, so you can make a large quantity to enjoy for no-cook lunches throughout the week, and just about everyone from your ...

There’s no reason pasta salad has to thud onto plates. A few tweaks — like outside-the-box shapes, livelier dressings and loads of vegetables — will make for a vibrant, make-ahead dish that’s anything ...

Recently, I spoke with experts on how to make the best pasta salad. Thrilled with the knowledge of how to make an outstanding pasta salad recipe, I brought this summer side to all the potlucks and ...

What do you call a salad that's creamy and hearty enough to be a main or a formidable side? Delicious. Technically called bound salads, these classics are the delightfully chunky and satisfying ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. During the summer, there are few things I want to eat more regularly than ...