Pasta Salad Recipes

Even my kids can’t resist this unique salad with a peanut butter dressing. To make it a main dish, stir...

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

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

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

Using zesty Italian salad dressing is an easy way to add a lot of flavor to this pasta salad with...

"This tasty dish proves you don't have to feed a crowd to enjoy that delicious picnic salad flavor," says Ruth...

I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...

"This refreshing summer salad, chock-full of ham and shrimp, is almost a complete meal in itself," says Andrea Bolden from...

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

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

This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. —Julie...

Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania

My Asian-inspired pasta salad is crunchy, tangy and light. If you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand,...

Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion...

My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...

Spinach and tortellini go so well together, and this salad makes an easy meal with leftover cooked chicken. What really...

"This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from...

From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, "This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni--it's yummy! It serves a lot,...

This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce...

I first tried balsamic vinegar when I made this salad. Now I can't resist any recipe that features the ingredient....

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

People say this salad is crispy, sweet and refreshingly different. The crunchy cucumbers and tender pasta provide wonderful texture. —Jeanette...

"When I bring this super salad to church dinners, there is usually nothing to take home," relates Lynn Cole of...

If you're looking for something a little different to take to a carry-in dinner, try this pretty salad featuring couscous,...

With a wonderful combination of colors and flavors, this Asian pasta salad goes great with barbecued chicken or pork. —Diane...

I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed...

This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...

My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a...

This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a creamy dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad...