THE CHEW PASTA SALAD RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
• While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
• Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.

Steps:

• 1.  Fill a big pot with water and salt, then place over high heat (9).2. After 10 minutes, or once the water comes to a boil, add pasta and boil for 10 minutes then drain water. Rinse with cold water and set pasta aside in a mixing bowl to chill. 3. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers and onions and chop into small pieces. Make sure to cut around the seeds in the cucumbers.4. Slice Broccoli Stalk as high as possible, then break off individual pieces of broccoli and slice into small florets. 5. Slice grape tomatoes into pieces of 36. Add seasonings and cheese to dressing and stir in well.7. Add chopped vegetables to dressing then stir in well again.8. Then stir pasta in well. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator to chill.