1. IS IT BETTER TO MAKE PASTA SALAD A DAY AHEAD?

Yes! Pasta absorbs any liquid or dressing, especially when it's refrigerated for a long period of time. By making this easy pasta salad the night before, all the flavors have ample time to blend together. Plus it's always a good thing to get part of a meal made ahead.

2. CAN I ADD MORE PROTEIN TO THIS PASTA SALAD?

Although it would definitely change the taste, this pasta salad can be turned into a main course by simply adding any combination of meat and/or cheese. Some ideas: chicken, hard salami, ham, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, colby cheese.