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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    Crispy Pasta Salad

    2 Reviews

    Ever heard of crispy pasta salad? Our colorful (and crunchy) recipe is a flavorful mashup of viral crispy pasta and a classic taco salad.

    Mexican Street Corn Salad Sandwiches

    1 Reviews

    I took all the flavors I love from Mexican street corn and put them into chicken salad to make these...


    Tortellini Grinder Salad

    The tortellini grinder salad takes one of New England's favorite sandwiches and reimagines it as a hearty pasta salad.


    Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

    2 Reviews

    This easy kale Caesar pasta salad is sure to be the talk of the neighborhood at your next cookout.


    Green Goddess Pasta Salad

    This fresh and herb-flavored green goddess pasta salad is a tasty way to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather.

    Hot Honey Peach Pasta Salad

    1 Reviews

    Celebrate fresh peach season with this sweet and spicy hot honey peach pasta salad. It'd be perfect for a picnic!


    Gnocchi Potato Salad

    When you can't decide between pasta salad or potato salad, why not have both? This gnocchi potato salad recipe combines...

    Muffuletta Pasta Salad

    2 Reviews

    This easy muffuletta pasta salad recipe combines all the flavors you love from the classic New Orleans sandwich and transforms...


    Blueberry Pasta Salad

    1 Reviews

    Blueberry pasta salad might sound odd, but don't knock it until you've tried it! This flavorful pasta salad features bowtie...


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...

    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 Reviews

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 Reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

    The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...


    Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

    4 Reviews

    Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd-pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania


    Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad

    1 Reviews

    On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...

    Sesame Ramen Salad

    1 Reviews

    This spicy Asian sausage and noodle salad is equally good for lunch or a potluck. —Denese Johnson, Chico, Texas


    Fast Macaroni Salad

    7 Reviews

    Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom,...


    Potluck Antipasto Pasta Salad

    12 Reviews

    I love trying new recipes, and this one for Italian pasta salad tops all other varieties I've tried. With beans,...


    Pasta Salad in a Jar

    If you're planning a picnic, make this pasta a day ahead. For my husband's lunch at work, I sometimes tie...


    Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad

    12 Reviews

    My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling...


    Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta

    1 Reviews

    Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...


    Turkey Ramen Noodle Salad

    8 Reviews

    My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...


    Chilled Shrimp Pasta Salad

    15 Reviews

    This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also...


    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

    16 Reviews

    Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...

    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd

    5 Reviews

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...


    Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad

    5 Reviews

    Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New...


    Wheely-Good Pasta Salad

    4 Reviews

    Red pepper pieces accent this yummy side dish, and the pasta wheels really drive the theme home. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan,...


    BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    24 Reviews

    This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and...


    Spinach Chicken Salad

    8 Reviews

    Dazzle your hungry visitors with this crunchy salad. It showcases an interesting mixture of chicken, pasta, spinach and other vegetables....


    Farmers Market Orzo Salad

    3 Reviews

    Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...