Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

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Chickpea Pasta Salad

This chickpea pasta salad turns a blend of fresh vegetables, herbs, Mediterranean spices, feta and a zesty vinaigrette into a savory, satisfying vegetarian dish that serves equally well as lunch or dinner.

Pesto Tortellini Salad

Easy to make and packed with flavor, this pesto tortellini salad recipe is one you'll return to again and again.


Bow Tie Pasta Salad

2 reviews

This bow tie pasta salad combines delicious vegetables, herbs, cheese and salami and is topped with a tangy...


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....


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...

14 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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California Spaghetti Salad

35 reviews

California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you're tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings,...


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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...


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...


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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...

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,...


Garden Pasta Salad

This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.—Bernard Bellin,...


Chicken Pasta Salad

3 reviews

My dad grows incredibly delicious tomatoes and red peppers. This year's crop was especially abundant, so I created this salad...


Picnic Pasta Salad

1 review

I like recipes that use what we grow. This particular recipe has been handed down in our family for years....

Portobello Gnocchi Salad

2 reviews

Pan sauteing the gnocchi eliminates the need to boil them, while creating a wonderful tasty crispy coating on them. The...


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...


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...


Vegetable Pasta Salad

2 reviews

This light, multicolored salad is an original. When I serve it at potlucks, I', always asked for the recipe. It's...


Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

4 reviews

This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with...


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...


Spaghetti Salad

8 reviews

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


Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

4 reviews

During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply...


Broccoli Tortellini Salad

3 reviews

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

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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...


Springtime Pasta Salad

6 reviews

This simple make-ahead salad is the perfect dish to prepare for a picnic, party or potluck. The dill in the...


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...


Marinated Italian Pasta Salad

3 reviews

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


Black-Eyed Pea Pasta Salad

13 reviews

Grilling out? You may want to serve this refreshing, make-ahead salad at the barbecue. A creamy Italian dressing enhances the...


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...