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Pasta salad (deli)
Varies by style, from tangy and vinegar-based to creamy, with the pasta's texture holding up well once chilled.
Lens analyzedDeli pasta salad is cooked pasta mixed with vegetables, sometimes cheese or meat, and dressed in a vinaigrette or creamy dressing, served cold. It's sold pre-made in deli containers as a quick side dish.
Where it comes from
Cold pasta salads grew popular in North American cooking through the mid-20th century as a picnic and potluck side, and deli counters began selling ready-made versions as a convenient grab-and-go alternative to making it at home.
Buying it
Check the packed date at the deli counter, and look at the ingredient list for the dressing style and any allergens like dairy or nuts mixed in.
Storing it
Refrigerate deli pasta salad as soon as you get home and use it within three to five days.
Keeps about 4 days in the fridge.
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