Pasta Salad

No real recipe. DH ate a ton of pasta salad when he went off to school in Washington (state).  Just bought things is bulk and made a ton, kept it in the fridge. We weren't there with him we might have rebelled but every once in a I enjoy it. 

I think the only thing pasta salad really needs to have in it is pasta. We use tri colored, cooked al dente, you really don't want it to be mushy. Drain the pasta well and let it cool or rinse with cold water. Other than that add what you like. This one has black beans, green bell peppers, red onion, olives, grilled chicken and Italian dressing. I put jalapenos on top of mine.

Other yummy additions

chopped seeded  cucumbers

cilantro

red, orange, yellow bell peppers

legumes (cooked)

beans (cooked)

broccoli florets

corn kernels

sliced mushrooms

shredded carrot

shredded cabbage- napa, or purple 

scallions

artichoke hearts

seeded chopped tomatoes

cooked shrimp

different dressings

different fresh herbs

Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil are a yummy combo

Fresh dill works well with the shrimp