This activity will introduce students to the science and engineering of developing the perfect pasta salad. The activity includes:

• An introduction to pasta shapes in Pasta Salad Varieties–ID, Please!
• Selecting the pasta for and original pasta salad recipe.
• Cooking secrets for perfect pasta salad.
• Steps and options for developing the perfect original pasta salad recipe.
• Pasta Salad Dressing Options
• Engineering the Perfect Pasta Salad Planning guide.