3 y pasta salad Recipes

sea salt, tomatoes or 2 cups yellow , cubed, avocados, pitted and cubed (optional), basil leaves , torn into 1/2 inch pieces, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, coarsely grated (we like reggiano/parmesan for this salad because it s slightly salty and adds a lot of flavor, but y), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh herbs (oregano, chives, or basil), sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper

salad, uncooked pasta. i usually use three color rotini but any short pasta type will do ., frozen mixed veggies, to taste. i use the carrot , green bean, pea and corn mix., chopped ripe olives , to taste., sliced fresh mushrooms , depending on size., dressing, real mayonnaise ., dijon mustard , to taste., dry white wine or vinegar, to taste., a pinch of sweet basil ., a sprig of cilantro, chopped ., chili powder , to taste., salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.