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 Pasta salad with fusilli, tomato, and vegetables | |
| Alternative names | Insalata di pasta (in Italian), pasta fredda (in Italian) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pasta |
| Course | Antipasto or primo |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Pasta, vinegar or oil or mayonnaise |
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).
Origin
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Gallery
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See also
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Media related to Pasta salad at Wikimedia Commons
References
[edit]- ^ "Why Pasta Salad Is Actually Really Jewish". My Jewish Learning. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Where Did Pasta Salad Originate?". Chef’s Resource. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "History Notes: Salads". The Food Timeline. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "American Pasta Salads: History and Techniques". Safeway. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Common Ingredients in Pasta Salad Dishes". Spoonable Recipes. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Where Did Pasta Salad Originate?". Chef’s Resource. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "American Pasta Salads: History and Techniques". Safeway. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
