Tips for chilling pasta before making pasta salad?

[Ui Ui]

I've heard conflicting advice on the best way to chill pasta for salad. Should I rinse it in cold water, toss it with oil, or simply let it cool on its own? Any tried-and-true methods you swear by? I'd love to hear your tips!

 

[Mui]

Hey! I usually rinse the pasta under cold water and toss it with a bit of oil to keep it from sticking, works like a charm! Thanks for asking!

 

[lizasoberan]

I've heard conflicting advice on the best way to chill pasta for salad. Should I rinse it in cold water, toss it with oil, or simply let it cool on its own? Any tried-and-true methods you swear by? I'd love to hear your tips!

You might want to rinse the pasta under cold water after draining. I think it stops the cooking process and cools it down quickly.

 

[Kento Nanami]

Hey, I usually rinse the pasta in cold water and toss it with a bit of olive oil to keep it from sticking. Appreciate the tip, thanks for sharing!

 

[Ui Ui]

Hey! I usually rinse the pasta under cold water and toss it with a bit of oil to keep it from sticking, works like a charm! Thanks for asking!

Hey! Totally get it, and appreciate the tip! I usually skip the rinse but might try it your way next time, sounds solid!

 

[Ui Ui]

You might want to rinse the pasta under cold water after draining. I think it stops the cooking process and cools it down quickly.

Thanks for the tip! I always rinse my pasta too; it totally helps stop the cooking and cool it down quickly.

 

[Ui Ui]

Hey, I usually rinse the pasta in cold water and toss it with a bit of olive oil to keep it from sticking. Appreciate the tip, thanks for sharing!

Totally agree, Rinsing and tossing pasta in olive oil is my go-to trick too—totally keeps it from sticking!