Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

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Minestrone-Style Shrimp Salad

This shrimp salad is the perfect dish to serve as a small dinner for two. It's very light and refreshing. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Caprese Pasta Salad

2 reviews

When life hands you tomatoes, make... Caprese pasta salad. It captures the flavors of the classic Italian salad in a...


21 Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

These Italian pasta salads, which are packed with flavor, are a must for your next picnic or backyard BBQ.


Orzo with Feta and Arugula

3 reviews

In my family, we love salads because they’re an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is...


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Deli-Style Pasta Salad

17 reviews

Pasta provides a base for this tongue-tingling make-ahead salad. It has lots of fresh and satisfying ingredients topped with a...

Creamy Shell Pasta Salad

3 reviews

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


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...

Pizza Salad

13 reviews

A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take...


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...


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Contest-Winning Picnic Pasta Salad

25 reviews

My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...


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...

Shrimp Shell Salad

1 review

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


Pearl Pasta Salad

3 reviews

I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here’s my version. It’s great to...


Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad

1 review

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


Shrimp Linguine Salad

1 review

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


Corn Pasta Salad

3 reviews

After tasting this cool salad at a family reunion, I immediately asked for the recipe. It has tricolor pasta, sweet...

Shrimp ‘n’ Shells Salad

3 reviews

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


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Homemade Antipasto Salad

33 reviews

This colorful antipasto salad is a tasty crowd-pleaser. Guests love the homemade dressing, which is a nice change from bottled...


Italian Pasta Salad

47 reviews

This Italian pasta salad recipe stands out with a homemade Italian dressing. The zesty, veggie-packed salad is always a hit...


Penne Pasta Salad

8 reviews

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


Spaghetti Salad

8 reviews

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


Lemony Tortellini Bacon Salad

14 reviews

Who says summer meals have to be complicated? We love this tangy, simple and tasty salad on warm summer nights....


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,...


Pesto Pasta Salad

4 reviews

This delicious pesto pasta salad makes for one mighty tasty side (or main) dish.


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Minestrone Pasta Salad

2 reviews

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

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Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

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


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Pasta with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

1 review

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


Herb Vegetable Orzo Salad

11 reviews

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


Layered Tortellini Salad

8 reviews

My tempting tortellini salad combines layer upon layer of flavors and textures, and its colors are amazing. It's perfect for...


Italian Garden Salad

6 reviews

This recipe is a great way to use the vegetables my husband raises on our farm. It's always well received...


Scallop Pasta Salad

3 reviews

If you're a scallop-lover, you'll really enjoy this chilled pasta salad seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil and red wine...