Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta salads are a hit at potlucks and picnics or a simple weeknight meal. Find easy and healthy options for pasta salad recipes including Italian, chicken, tortellini, pesto, macaroni, tuna, and more.

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    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...


    Egg & Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    Starting with the Old-fashioned Egg Salad, this recipe is modified to be a great pasta salad. This variation pairs pasta...


    Salmon Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    Serve this dilly, citrusy salmon pasta salad as a light, yet filling, summertime meal.


    Potluck Antipasto Salad

    8 reviews

    I take this fresh-tasting, colorful salad to potluck dinners throughout the year, since everyone who tries it loves it. The...


    Beet Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    Just mention the word "beet" and most kids turn up their noses. Our two children never rushed to the table...


    Ham Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    There's nothing better than a creamy ham pasta salad tossed with crisp veggies and a cheesy dressing. Easy, comforting and...


    Three-Pepper Pasta Salad

    1 review

    I like to make this recipe during the summer when I can get the ingredients fresh from the garden. It...


    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....

    Roast Beef Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    I made this salad one year when a neighbor came over to help my husband put up hay. They both...


    Chicken Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    My dad grows incredibly delicious tomatoes and red peppers. This year's crop was especially abundant, so I created this salad...


    Macaroni Salad with Basil Dressing

    2 reviews

    When my husband and I planned our first garden, we overdid the tomato and zucchini plants. By the end of...


    Garden Pasta Salad

    This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.—Bernard Bellin,...


    Seafood Pasta Salad

    1 review

    Seafood pasta salad is a tasty and protein-rich treat that, when paired with a bed of your favorite greens,...


    Springtime Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    This simple make-ahead salad is the perfect dish to prepare for a picnic, party or potluck. The dill in the...


    Asparagus Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    I got this recipe from my sister-in-law while visiting her in Texas. I usually prepare this salad in the summer...


    Spaghetti Fruit Salad

    5 reviews

    My great-aunt gave me the recipe for this rich, fruity salad, which goes especially well with a ham dinner. Before...


    German Hot Noodle Salad

    4 reviews

    Here's a tasty take-off on German potato salad. It's flavored like the traditional side dish but uses noodles in place...

    Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells

    9 reviews

    These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination...


    Summertime Pasta Salad

    14 reviews

    Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for...


    Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    4 reviews

    This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with...


    Seashell Salad

    1 review

    Presented in a sand pail, this festive salad features a zesty dressing that's simple to stir together. An assortment of...


    Dilled Salmon Pasta Salad

    1 review

    Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with...


    Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply...

    Spaghetti Salad

    8 reviews

    We love how easy this spaghetti salad recipe is to prepare in advance. After it sets up in the fridge,...


    Asian Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

    With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. —Diane...


    Ham and Shrimp Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    "This refreshing summer salad, chock-full of ham and shrimp, is almost a complete meal in itself," says Andrea Bolden from...


    Broccoli Tortellini Salad

    3 reviews

    "This tried-and-true salad is simple to toss together and convenient since you make it ahead," reports May Sisk Hazlet, New...


    Rainbow Rotini Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

    Oodles of noodles plus plenty of fresh veggies make Debbie Albright's side dish a real meal-brightener. "I sometimes add extra...


    Marinated Italian Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    When I have guests coming over or a busy day ahead, I like to make this salad because I prepare...