Do you love a good pasta salad? i am a not a huge fan of mayo based pasta salads, but i love ones that use dressing. my favorite thing about pasta salads is how easy they are to make. this balsamic pasta salad recipe comes together in just minutes once you cook the pasta. the balsamic vinegar flavor really complements the cheese and pepperoni. this is the perfect summertime side dish to bring to a cookout. why this balsamic pasta salad recipe is awesome this easy pasta salad comes together quickly and just requires a few basic ingredients. i like.