For great pasta salad, cook the pasta a little past al dente, toss it with some dressing while it's still warm, and cool it in a single layer on a sheet tray. These simple steps prevent clumping, ...

Pasta salad is a staple at summer cookouts, potlucks, picnics and backyard barbecues. It's easy to make, feeds a crowd and can be prepared ahead of time, making it one of the most popular side dishes ...

There’s no reason pasta salad has to thud onto plates. A few tweaks — like outside-the-box shapes, livelier dressings and loads of vegetables — will make for a vibrant, make-ahead dish that’s anything ...

Plenty of focus at summer potlucks is reserved for the mains, but I'd argue it's the sides that really make the difference between a great BBQ and a forgettable one. When it comes to summer sides, ...

What do you call a salad that's creamy and hearty enough to be a main or a formidable side? Delicious. Technically called bound salads, these classics are the delightfully chunky and satisfying ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. During the summer, there are few things I want to eat more regularly than ...

Some of the ingredients commonly included in pasta salad aren't healthy, but others are. There are ways to further improve ...