Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

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Tortellini Spinach Salad

1 review

In Naperville, Illinois, Janet DuBau creates a unique salad by tossing bright green spinach leaves with delicious cheese tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Bottled poppy seed dressing makes it a snap to put together.

Minestrone Pasta Salad

2 reviews

"My husband's favorite soup is minestrone...but during warmer weather, we enjoy this pasta salad," writes Rosemary Swope of Springfield, Missouri....


Pizza Salad

13 reviews

A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take...


Herb Vegetable Orzo Salad

11 reviews

The chilled salad our Test Kitchen tossed together is an ideal warm-weather refresher. Golden corn, grape tomatoes and fresh basil...


Pasta with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

1 review

During the summer season, I like to prepare this pasta salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh mozzarella adds a...

Shrimp ‘n’ Shells Salad

3 reviews

"I received this recipe from a friend," explains Heather Richardson. "It can even be served as a light dinner with...


Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

"I've served this dish at our children's graduation parties, and everyone has asked for the recipe," Loretta Conrey notes from...


Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad

1 review

Oven-roasted vegetables mixed with pasta and salad dressing make a tasty meatless entree.


Creamy Italian Spiral Salad

4 reviews

I have accumulated some delicious recipes that serve large numbers, like this colorful and delicious pasta salad. The flavors blend...


Creamy Shell Pasta Salad

4 reviews

When I took this to a ladies' salad luncheon, the bowl was completely cleaned out!


Tortellini-Shrimp Caesar Salad

5 reviews

This fun, main dish salad dresses up ordinary Caesar salad with two surprise ingredients, cheese tortellini and popcorn shrimp. The...


Scallop Pasta Salad

3 reviews

If you're a scallop-lover, you'll really enjoy this chilled pasta salad seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil and red wine...


Italian Garden Salad

6 reviews

This recipe is a great way to use the vegetables my husband raises on our farm. It's always well received...

Sicilian Salad

4 reviews

Cheese cubes give substance to this beautiful, mild and fresh pasta salad. It makes a great side in any season.


Layered Tortellini Salad

8 reviews

My tempting tortellini salad combines layer upon layer of flavors and textures, and its colors are amazing. It's perfect for...


Spinach Tortellini Salad

3 reviews

Pretty and packed with nutrition, this fresh-tasting salad makes a company-special light meal or side dish! “I also add diced...


Pearl Pasta Salad

4 reviews

I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here’s my version. It’s great to...


Balsamic Chicken Pasta

2 reviews

“Balsamic vinaigrette gives a refreshing zing to this pasta dish,” says Bill Hilbrich of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. “It can be...


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Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

39 reviews

Kiss bland pasta salad goodbye with this zippy, tangy and sweet balsamic chicken pasta salad. Each bite is crammed full...


Black-Eyed Pea Pasta Salad

13 reviews

Grilling out? You may want to serve this refreshing, make-ahead salad at the barbecue. A creamy Italian dressing enhances the...


Connie’s Tortellini Salad

3 reviews

Toss satisfying cheese tortellini and mozzarella with refreshing veggies for a substantial potluck salad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of...


Garden Pesto Pasta Salad

4 reviews

This delicious pesto pasta salad makes for one mighty tasty side (or main) dish.

Picnic Pasta Salad

1 review

I like recipes that use what we grow. This particular recipe has been handed down in our family for years....


Vegetable Pasta Salad

2 reviews

This light, multicolored salad is an original. When I serve it at potlucks, I', always asked for the recipe. It's...


Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad

14 reviews

Who says summer meals have to be complicated? We love this tangy, simple and tasty salad on warm summer nights....


Portobello Gnocchi Salad

2 reviews

Pan sauteing the gnocchi eliminates the need to boil them, while creating a wonderful tasty crispy coating on them. The...


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Italian Pasta Salad

50 reviews

This Italian pasta salad recipe stands out with a homemade Italian dressing. The zesty, veggie-packed salad is always a hit...


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Antipasto Pasta Salad

34 reviews

Bring together bold Italian flavors in one bowl with this antipasto pasta salad.