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Insalata di Pasta Caprese (no cooking required apart from pasta)
350 gr Short Pasta: Mezze Penne rigate, Farfalle, Fusilli, Orecchiette, Cavatelli, Gnocchetti Sardi, Ruote…)500gr cherry tomato on vine1 garlic cloveBasilCapers in saltKalamata olivesSalt, black pepperBuffalo Mozzarella (or Ricotta, or Feta Cheese or….Burrata J)
You could also substitute (or add to) the mozzarella, a hard boiled eggs and/or tuna. 
My tip: I often add a chopped avocado (still considered quite an exotic ingredient in the South of Italy) to create that delicious soft texture! 
Pasta Salad with Zucchine, mint and lemon Zest. 
350 gr Short Pasta: Mezze Penne rigate, Farfalle, Fusilli, Orecchiette, Cavatelli, Gnocchetti Sardi, Ruote…)4 courgettes5/6 mint leaves1 tbs lemon juice and lemon zest1 garlic clovesaffron strand30gr grated Parmigiano Reggiano80gr Ricotta salata (or Primosale or Feta cheese)3 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oilsalt, black pepper
Special pasta salad ideas:
1) Rocket Speck and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano2) Smoked Salmon, dill, lemon and celery3) Cucumber, Feta, lemon Zest and mint (ideal with tiny pasta like Orzo or Fregola Sarda)4) Roasted Lemon, herbs and baked pomodorino (ideal with tiny pasta like Orzo or Fregola Sarda)Tips for a perfect Pasta Salad