Pasta salad
Pasta salad with fusilli, tomato, and vegetables | |
| Alternative names | Insalata di pasta (in Italian), pasta fredda (in Italian) |
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| 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).