Pasta salad

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Pasta salad
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Pasta salad with fusilli, tomato, and vegetables
Alternative namesInsalata di pasta (in Italian), pasta fredda (in Italian)
Type Pasta
Course Antipasto or primo
Place of origin Italy
Serving temperatureCold
Main ingredients Pasta, vinegar or oil or mayonnaise
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Pasta salad, known in Italian as insalata di pasta or pasta fredda, is a dish prepared with one or more types of pasta, almost always chilled or room temperature, and most often tossed in a vinegar, oil or mayonnaise-based dressing. It is typically served as an appetiser (antipasto) or first course ( primo ).

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Origin

Pasta salad appears in several food traditions. Claudia Roden describes cold pasta dishes prepared by Italian Jewish communities for the Sabbath. [1] American versions grew in the mid twentieth century through Italian immigrant cooking. [2] Cold macaroni salads appeared in early twentieth century American cookbooks. Recipes identified as pasta salad appeared in print by the early 1960s. [3] Italian antipasto traditions and Sicilian pasta fredda also shaped the idea of a chilled pasta dish. [4]

Ingredients

Pasta salad uses short types of pasta such as rotini, farfalle, penne, or macaroni. Recipes often include vegetables, cheeses, or herbs. [5] Dressings use vinaigrette or mayonnaise in different regions. [6] The dish is usually served cold or at room temperature. [7]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Why Pasta Salad Is Actually Really Jewish". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Where Did Pasta Salad Originate?". Chef’s Resource. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "History Notes: Salads". The Food Timeline. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "American Pasta Salads: History and Techniques". Safeway. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Common Ingredients in Pasta Salad Dishes". Spoonable Recipes. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Where Did Pasta Salad Originate?". Chef’s Resource. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "American Pasta Salads: History and Techniques". Safeway. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
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