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Romesco Pasta Salad With Basil and Parmesan

4.5

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Romesco pasta salad with basil and parmesan in a shallow glass bowl.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

The reason this salad holds up so well at room temperature is because you dress it twice. It absorbs the first round of dressing completely, the second addition keeps it glossy, and a fistful of walnuts and breadcrumbs means there's always something to bite into.

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