This vegan pesto pasta salad is fresh and creamy, combining pasta with crisp vegetables, arugula, and a simple pesto-yogurt ...

But the good news is that pasta salad doesn't need to be this predictably bad. With a few smart techniques and just a little attention to detail, you can turn this often overlooked side into a ...

It’s so easy to make. You’ll need all of 20 minutes to make this pasta salad. While the pasta cooks, you’ll have plenty of time to shake up the vinaigrette and chop the herbs.

A buffet means you can have everything you like, though you might regret it later on. Try these tricks to help you go easy.

Transfer the pasta to a large rimming baking sheet to cool for 15 minutes. To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano and basil (if using ...

My favorite of these salads, the one that brings me most joy, is my French lentil salad, a recipe that’s simple, generous, adaptable and reliable, and inspired by these trips overseas.

The key to cooking pasta that has a better texture when served cool in a salad is to cook it about two minutes beyond the al dente stage, so that it's very soft (but not mushy) throughout. That way, ...