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 Pasta fredda with fusilli pasta, tomato and vegetables | |
| Alternative names | Insalata di pasta, pasta fredda |
|---|---|
| Type | Pasta |
| Course | Antipasto (Italian course) or primo (Italian course) |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Pasta, vinegar or oil or mayonnaise |
Pasta salad, known in Italian as insalata di pasta or pasta fredda, is a salad dish prepared with one or more types of pasta, almost always chilled or room temperature, and most often tossed in a vinegar, oil, or mayonnaise-based dressing. It is typically served as an appetiser (antipasto) or first course (primo). Pasta salad is often regarded as a spring or summertime dish, but it can be served any time of year.[citation needed]