With endless customizations possible, this simple addition is a great way to add complexity to the dish without making it too heavy or complicated.

I don't think there could ever be too many pasta salad recipes in the universe. This cowboy pasta salad one of my new favorites, packed with kielbasa, black-eyed peas, a medley of crunchy veggies, ...

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package for al dente. Drain, rinse under cold ...

Here's the truth: There's a lot of bad pasta salad out there. No one wants to eat an assemblage of limp, greasy vegetables and cardboard-like pasta. Fortunately, it's possible to make a delicious ...

1) Bring a large pasta pot of water to a boil over high heat, then salt the water liberally. Add ditalini pasta, stir, and cook according to package instructions. When the pasta is cooked, drain and ...

Whether you call an outdoor party involving grilled or smoked meats a cookout, a barbecue, or an asada, its season is definitely here. As a guest, you may be asked to bring a side—the kind of thing ...

"When you rinse pasta, you're basically washing away its superpower: the starch," explains Ivan Beacco, chef and owner of the ...

The expansive salad bar at the Log Jam Restaurant in Lake George, New York, which I visited recently, made me feel like a time traveler. It shuttled me back to the all-you-can-eat spreads that ...

Pamela Vachon is a full-time freelance writer who covers food and drinks. She is a certified sommelier, former fine dining captain and bartender, and culinary school graduate. Although it’s often ...

Love pasta salad but don't feel like making it yourself? Not a problem, as these grocery store delis all make some of the very best pasta salads and are available on demand.