Looking for an EASY side dish or main course that won’t break the bank? Try this Anything Pasta Salad recipe.
This easy pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser packed with crisp veggies, tender pasta, and your favorite dressing. Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, prepping a quick lunch, or planning a picnic, this anything pasta salad is a light and satisfying choice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ideal make-ahead dish for busy weekdays or relaxed summer weekends. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and enjoy a simple yet delicious salad everyone will love!
Follow the recipe below with your own substitutions and let us know how your Anything Pasta Salad turns out!
[INGREDIENTS]
2 cups pasta – the cheapest is fine, or whatever you already have on hand.
1 cup meat – this could be chicken, bacon, turkey, lunch meat, or even make it vegetarian.
1/2 cup cheese – shredded, cubed, crumbled.. again, whatever you have on hand.
1-2 cups veggies – peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, avocado, etc.
1/2 cup dressing – from your fridge or homemade. I like Italian dressing!
[INSTRUCTIONS]
Cook pasta according to box instructions, then allow to fully cool. Dice up any veggies you will be adding to the pasta salad. Then, combine all ingredients including dressing. Stir until combined, adding more dressing if necessary. Enjoy!
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
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