Pasta Salad Recipes

I made a large version of this colorful pasta salad for a Super Bowl party, and all my guests loved...

This is a dish I almost always make when I have leftover turkey. It's inexpensive, delicious and easy to prepare....

Fresh spinach, crunchy cashews and penne pasta are tossed with roasted asparagus to create this delightful spring salad. —Kathleen Lucas,...

I like to prepare this special green bean pasta salad with fresh green beans and homegrown dill. Serve chilled or...

This is my go-to recipe when I have no time. It’s quick, easy and you can use almost anything from...

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

Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light...

Starting with the Old-fashioned Egg Salad, this recipe is modified to be a great pasta salad. This variation pairs pasta...

For a light meal, we toss rotini pasta with cucumber, zucchini and sweet peppers. Make this cucumber pasta salad into...

I've found that I can't go wrong taking this colorful bean and pasta salad to a potluck, patio party or...

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

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

My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report...

A half hour is all you need to mix up this colorful crowd-pleaser. Offering plenty of shrimp, artichoke hearts, olives,...

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

Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth avocado matched with rich ripe olives and fresh chopped tomatoes make this the ultimate summer salad. —Diane Macey,...

Everyone loves a good pasta salad, and this one will make ’em feel like you fussed. Convenient store-bought dressing, artichoke...

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

Just mention the word "beet" and most kids turn up their noses. Our two children never rushed to the table...

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

I've made this salad for years—it's a recipe from a high school friend's mom. Any time I serve a sandwich...

Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with...

A bold homemade dressing gives this Greek tortellini salad a burst of flavor. Watch it disappear from your buffet table....

Wanda, a lady at work, made this for a party and boy, did it catch on fast! It's especially good...