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Pasta salad tastes like shit

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woogs
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Idk if this is an unpopular opinion but I hate pasta salad and everyone in my neighborhood feels the need to bring it to the block party
3 months ago
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nmwninjart
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I concur. They all taste vinegary nasty and weird texture.
3 months ago
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armchair_skier
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Potato salad >
3 months ago
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Lonely
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Love all the ingredients in pasta salad. Hate pasta salad. Simple as
3 months ago
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2YearParmesan
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I think it depends on how its prepped and what specific ingredients are included. I'm usually not a fan of the ones with crazy veggie and/or meat combos but my local grocery store makes an olive oil, mozz and basil pasta salad that certifiably slaps, throw some fresh cherry tomatoes in there and its a full meal. oh yea, don't forget a dusting of parmigiana reggiano, preferably a 2 year.
3 months ago
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SlushSeason
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Pasta salad is great. Just don't put any BS mayonaise dressing in it
And don't make it 2 days ahead and let the pasta get mushy
3 months ago
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dognutsdogfart
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salad should only be lettuce based

none or this pasta or potato bs
3 months ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Pasta salad is great as long as they don’t make it too vinegary
3 months ago
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HypeBeast
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Pasta salad is the bomb. My guess is your neighbors can't make it. I've had some mediocre ones even though it's practically impossible to fuck up. It's ideal for outdoor parties because you won't get food poisoning like good ol potato salad so often does after it sits out
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HypeBeast
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Also who puts straight vinegar in pasta salad? Yeah it's a base of Italian dressing (if that is chosen in the specific recipe) but I've never had one that is overpowered by that. I think y'all have just had bad experiences
3 months ago
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HypeBeast
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If you were wondering, yes, you can mail me your portion of pasta salad.
3 months ago
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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pasta salad, tuna salad=cringe

chicken salad, egg salad=based
3 months ago
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SendyMcSendyface
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Pasta salad is great as long as its fresh and not overly mayonnaised
3 months ago
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2YearParmesan
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I've never before seen the word mayonnaise used as a verb but I'm here for it
3 months ago
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Non_State_Actor
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X_MEMESWERVE_XXpasta salad, tuna salad=cringe

chicken salad, egg salad=based


Where do you come down on potato salad? What about coleslaw?
3 months ago
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2YearParmesan
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coleslaw as a side for some bbq or on a spicy chicken sandwich is top notch
3 months ago
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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Non_State_ActorWhere do you come down on potato salad? What about coleslaw?


Potato salad is very situational, has to be done juuust right otherwise it’s dogshit

i fw coleslaw but never on its own, put that shit on a Bratwurst and it’s lit
3 months ago
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VTshredder69
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This thread legit offends me.
3 months ago
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VTshredder69
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pasta is delicious
olive oil is delicious
peppers are delicious
Onions are delicious
If you put them all together it's declcous. Mayo is the issue in pasta salad.


But people who put mandarin oranges or cranberries in a salad that has lettuce and tomatoes should plead insanity...
2 months ago
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Non_State_Actor
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Is this bot?

It's pretty good if it is. Fuckin AI bullshit, we're all doomed to lives of poverty and stupidity; returning to feudal society.
2 months ago
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oldmanski
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Ive had some nasty pasta salads. Had one many years back that was SO bad that the site of one made me sick. Still a bit shy when it comes to them.
2 months ago
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treebeard
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Yo Hawaiian mac salad is one of the best foods on earth, fight me
2 months ago
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Biffbarf
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If you don't like pasta salad your pallet sucks don't @me
2 months ago
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trevsi_skot
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BiffbarfIf you don't like pasta salad your pallet sucks don't @me

@Biffbarf my pallet sucks
2 months ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Potato salad is the real mvp though
2 months ago
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Casey
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KALE TASTES LIKE I WOULD RATHER BE FAT
2 months ago
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Ski_Alot
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Pasta salad and potato salad both fuck, especially at a barbeque on a paper plate with some brisket or something. If you can't get behind that, it's because of WOKE
2 months ago
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Farmville420
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Pasta and potato salad are both mid. Not mid in a bad way, they're both just whatever, I'm not loving either but I also don't hate either
2 months ago
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Sivvy
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Naw see you just aren't eating the right pasta salad....you gotta get that Mediterranean style stuff
2 months ago
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ZenyattaKick
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I only consume meat, carnivore lifestyle
2 months ago
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muffMan.
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SivvyNaw see you just aren't eating the right pasta salad....you gotta get that Mediterranean style stuff


I didn’t even realize mayo was in regular pasta salads. Sounds gross.

Anytime I have it, always is olive oil + red wine vinegar, olives, and feta. Usually some other veggies like cucumber, red peppers are in there
2 months ago
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woogs
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Tragic update: my mom is bringing pasta salad to the team banquet
4 days ago
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Biffbarf
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woogsTragic update: my mom is bringing pasta salad to the team banquet

It's for me for after don't worry about it champ
4 days ago
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abjectwoe
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It's pretty easy to fuck up pasta salad. I feel bad a lot of people haven't experienced some banger pasta salad. It's a nice dish in the summer.
4 days ago
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VT_scratch
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disagree
4 days ago
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labubu-craze
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Cold eggs in salad are so gross
4 days ago
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