Pasta Salad Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family...

Here's an unusual combination of ingredients that blend very well together. It's a nice side dish for any beef entree.

Cowboy pasta salad uses southwestern flavors, ground beef and rotini to create a Tex-Mex pasta salad mashup.

It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives...

This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta...

"I made some changes to the original recipe by adding extra tomatoes, more color, celery for crunch, relish for a...

This salad has a very good blend of flavors. It's easy to make and especially delicious on a hot day.

Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...

This crab pasta salad recipe is technically an imitation crab pasta salad, but it's a bright and flavorful side dish...

Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta...

Embrace the joy of quick cooking with our Macaroni Egg Salad—a comforting, classic favorite you can whip up in just...

A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad...

"A variation of this recipe was originally served as a side dish at a popular French restaurant," says Eileen Herr...

This refreshing cucumber pasta salad works as a summertime lunch or light dinner, and it comes together with only five...

"The sausage adds wonderful flavor and heartiness to this main-dish salad," relates Jean Dantinne from Chehalis, Washington. "But the real...

This cold penne pasta salad is ready to serve in 20 minutes thanks to an assist from store-bought Italian dressing....

I received the recipe for this cool antipasto salad from longtime friends. A pleasant dressing complements the meats, veggies and...

My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make...

This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce...

"I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm...

Cashews add a nice crunch to this grilled turkey and spiral pasta combo. I first tasted this salad at a...

When I'm having weekend guests, I make this salad the day before they arrive. The flavors blend wonderfully when it...

In Naperville, Illinois, Janet DuBau creates a unique salad by tossing bright green spinach leaves with delicious cheese tortellini and...

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