Pasta Salad Recipes

A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that's actually good for you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

A tangy ranch-mayo dressing ties together sweet fruit, savory chicken and buttery cashews in this chicken cashew pasta salad, an...

With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a...

Colorful and delicious, this pasta salad with Italian dressing is a great make-ahead dish for office potlucks and large warm-weather...

This Greek rotini pasta salad packs a punch of flavor thanks to a homemade lemon vinaigrette, feta, tomatoes and red...

Fresh spinach, crunchy cashews and penne pasta are tossed with roasted asparagus to create this delightful spring salad. —Kathleen Lucas,...

We love this chilled chicken salad brimming with colorful veggies. Make it meatless by omitting the chicken and tossing in...

This Thai Noodle Salad recipe takes inspiration from pad thai but uses whole wheat spaghetti, cooked chicken and peanut sauce...

My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...

This bright lemon orzo salad recipe is just the thing you’ll want to have on hand when you’re in need...

The heat, seasonings and appearance of this colorful main-dish salad are perfect for summer—or any time of year that you...

Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms...

Bow tie pasta with strawberries makes a refreshing salad, especially with a little chopped mint. I multiply it for brunches,...

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

With pasta salad, it’s easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes...

Our tri-color pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors and is easy to pull off for your next cookout. Grocery...

I love the sweet and spicy combination of the Asian-styled sauce. This can be made a day ahead. —LeAnn Fujimoto,...

Spinach pasta salad is one of our favorite ways to use up that bag of spinach in the crisper drawer,...

Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that’s easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish...

This is my go-to recipe when I have no time. It’s quick, easy and you can use almost anything from...

One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed...

Full of color and crunch from fresh veggies, seeds and nuts, ramen noodle salad is a quick recipe to toss...

This salad is an all-time favorite. I reach for the recipe whenever I need a dish to pass. It is...

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

I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no...

I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel...

When I figured out how to re-create this restaurant dish at home, my family was so excited. For a different...

Enjoy this Vietnamese noodle salad with pork, combining crisp vegetables, fresh herbs and tender pork in a bright lime dressing...

This creamy macaroni salad recipe is a classic cold noodle dish with oodles of crowd appeal. It features tender macaroni...