Pasta Salad Recipes

"My family comes from a very hop part of Italy, so chilled pasta salads are always a big hit," notes...

It only takes minutes to cook the tricolor pasta, but to really beat the clock, chop the vegetables ahead of...

Here's an easy summer salad for potlucks, ladies luncheons and picnics. Tricolor spiral pasta and broccoli florets are coated with...

This hearty salad can serve as a main course or side dish. The creamy Italian dressing and marinated artichoke hearts...

In our Salad Supreme pasta salad, bottled salad dressing and a package of Salad Supreme Seasoning quickly perk up pasta...

Pineapple and green chiles flavor this salad. I used to make this with rice, then decided to try couscous for...

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...

Who needs the deli case when this macaroni salad recipe makes a light, creamy version that's perfect for picnics?

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...