Pasta Salad Recipes

Two types of store-bought beans, a convenient can of olives and lots of cheese make this easy pasta salad, shared...

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

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

I help teach a healthy lifestyles program and often share this recipe. Instead of mandarin oranges you can add fresh...

Bottled salad dressing can perk up pasta and fresh vegetables in this swift salad supreme that costs 43¢ a serving....

Spinach, cashews and pasta are mixed with roasted asparagus in this delightful spring salad. The mixture is topped with a...

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

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

Presented in a sand pail, this festive salad features a zesty dressing that's simple to stir together. An assortment of...

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...

Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...

This healthy recipe will shine as is, or double the vinaigrette and use half to marinate and grill chicken breasts...

I love the sweet and spicy combination of the Asian-styled sauce. This can be made a day ahead. —LeAnn Fujimoto,...

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

With pasta salad, it’s easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes...

Bow tie pasta with strawberries makes a refreshing salad, especially with a little chopped mint. I multiply it for brunches,...

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

One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed...

My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling...

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

If you're planning a picnic, make this pasta a day ahead. For my husband's lunch at work, I sometimes tie...

The only complex thing about this easy salad is the flavor! With smoky barbecued pork and a variety of fresh...

When I figured out how to re-create this restaurant dish at home, my family was so excited. For a different...

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

I came up with this recipe when I was asked to prepare a main-dish salad for a ladies group on...

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

I made this salad one year when a neighbor came over to help my husband put up hay. They both...

I like to make this recipe during the summer when I can get the ingredients fresh from the garden. It...