Freezing pasta salad may not seem necessary since it can stay fresh for up to five days if stored properly in an airtight container. However, if you've got a long list of things to cook, chopping up tomatoes and onions might not be the most effective use of your time. Freezing pasta salad allows it to stay fresh for up to three months, and when you're ready to eat it, all you have to do is remove it from the freezer, thaw, and assemble it.
Once your pasta has finished cooking to al dente, drain it, and allow cold water to run over it. Then, after it has reached a cool temperature and has drained completely, place it into freezer bags or airtight containers. While you can add everything together into one container, it's best to keep the pasta separate from the vegetables - especially water-based vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber, or celery.
Additionally, do not add dressing to the pasta; instead, freeze your dressing in a separate bag or container. This will prevent your pasta salad from becoming soggy once you thaw it.
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