Pasta Salad Recipes

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

From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, "This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni--it's yummy! It serves a lot,...

I've made this salad for years—it's a recipe from a high school friend's mom. Any time I serve a sandwich...

My mother-in-law gave me this great recipe, and I have made it many times. I've taken it to church picnics...

You'll swear off the stuff from the deli case after making this macaroni salad recipe. It's a light, creamy version...

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

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

This pepperoni pasta salad is delicious as soon as you toss it together. Or make it ahead so the bright...

This refreshing salad from kari Congenie of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is fast to prepare because you can slice the vegetables...

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

I first tried balsamic vinegar when I made this salad. Now I can't resist any recipe that features the ingredient....

Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare...

For a quick and easy side to take to a get-together or potluck, try this pasta salad. It is also...

Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light...

I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat...

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

You can find imitation crab--otherwise referred to as surimi--at the seafood counter of your local supermarket.

"I make this quick dish when I'm in a hurry and don't want a huge meal," notes Holly Siphavong, Eureka,...

"My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago," Nola Erbe jots from Lodi,...

Taco pasta salad takes all the flavors of tacos and prepares them in the style of a summery pasta salad....

Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...

This tortellini pasta salad is bursting with flavor, thanks to the cheese tortellini, olives, peppers and vinaigrette dressing coating all...

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

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

This my original recipe and very easy to make. It's good for a light supper, and co-workers love it when...

"I've made this salad many times for my husband and me," Nancy Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada writes of her...

Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...

I received this recipe from a friend and adjusted the ingredients to suit my family's tastes. It's a fun and...

“After enjoying this recipe for years, I substituted fat-free mayonnaise and reduced-fat dressing one day,” shares Heather O’Neill from Dudley,...