| The majority of easy Italian recipes are based on | | | | 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
| pasta dishes. In order to prepare perfect and easy | | | | 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar |
| pasta salad, there is no right or wrong way. | | | | 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheesesalt, pepper |
| Any basic pasta salad has three components: cooked | | | | (amount varies according to your preferences) |
| pasta, vegetables and dressing. This basic salad you | | | | Pasta: Cook the pasta in a gallon of boiling water (4.0 |
| can spice up with various taste agents like different | | | | liter) seasoned with 2 tablespoons of salt (that's right, 2 |
| kinds of cheeses, capers, or even tuna. Only your | | | | tablespoons!) until just tender. Drain but do not rinse the |
| imagination stands between you and your perfect | | | | pasta. |
| pasta salad. | | | | Don't worry if the pasta sticks together. The extra |
| This is my take on easy pasta salad recipe. On one | | | | virgin olive oil will break it up. |
| hand, you can take it as it is, or you can add your | | | | Dressing: Chop in a chopper- chives, oregano, thyme |
| beloved ingredients to the salad. On the other hand, if | | | | and sage. |
| you don't like one of the herbs, you can easily | | | | Add to herbs extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic |
| substitute it for the same amount of your beloved | | | | vinegar and shredded Parmesan cheese. Chop until |
| herb. | | | | you get consistency of a paste. |
| 1 (1 pound/454gr) package of your beloved bite size | | | | Vegetables: finely chopped celery. |
| pasta | | | | Mix all the ingredients together. Season with salt and |
| 3 sticks celery (chopped in a food processor) | | | | pepper to taste and serve. |
| 1/2 small pack chives | | | | Pasta is a basic ingredient in Italian cuisine. Pasta can |
| 1 tablespoon fresh oregano | | | | hold lots off different tastes. So enjoy your pasta |
| 1 tablespoon fresh time | | | | salads. Just remember to be creative with your food. |
| 1 tablespoon fresh sage | | | | |