Summer vibes! Step into summer with a few delicious make-ahead dishes, perfect for entertaining. Italian pasta salad Cook’s notes: It’s loaded with fresh veggies, tender pasta, smoked salami, herbs, two types of cheese, and a tangy Italian dressing perfect for potlucks and summer dinners. The recipe was adapted from cookingclassy.com Substitutions include: pepperoni for salami, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil for fresh basil, mozzarella pearls for mozzarella cubes, and Romano for Parmesan cheese.