Pasta Salad Recipes

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

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...

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....

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...

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

When we grill, my mother asks me to make this creamy macaroni salad. To make it extra creamy, I like...

Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper, and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored Greek pasta salad is as attractive as it...

We love this chilled chicken salad brimming with colorful veggies. Make it meatless by omitting the chicken and tossing in...

I love creating new and tasty foods, such as this popular salad. I make it often for my husband and...

I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce...

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

After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this...

Asparagus delivers delightful spring flavor in this hearty side salad. Served warm, it includes a wonderful mix of fresh-tasting ingredients....

Melissa Marsh of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania shares this colorful pasta salad with fresh veggies in a pleasant balsamic vinegar dressing. Fix...

With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a...

Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...

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

I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat...

"My family comes from a very hop part of Italy, so chilled pasta salads are always a big hit," notes...

Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for...

A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad....

Here's an easy summer salad for potlucks, ladies luncheons and picnics. Tricolor spiral pasta and broccoli florets are coated with...