Pasta Salad Recipes

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

This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...

When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give...

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

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

THIS salad is surprisingly flavorful and light, a refreshing change from a mayonnaise-based dressing. There is a nice contrast of...

This is such an impressive salad! It’s been a hit with people of all ages at every get-together we’ve ever...

A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take...

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

With added crunch from ramen noodles and sunflower seeds, plus a sweet, glossy dressing, this lively salad is a definite...

"I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm...

"I make this quick dish when I'm in a hurry and don't want a huge meal," notes Holly Siphavong, Eureka,...

I take this slightly spicy salad to almost every party or picnic I attend. Every time I come home with...

On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...

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...

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

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

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

"The sausage adds wonderful flavor and heartiness to this main-dish salad," relates Jean Dantinne from Chehalis, Washington. "But the real...

"I served this satisfying pasta salad to a group of hospital volunteers who were quick with compliments. It’s brimming with...

Red pepper pieces accent this yummy side dish, and the pasta wheels really drive the theme home. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan,...

In less than 30 minutes, I can put together this hearty salad of pasta, white beans and veggies – and...

My husband and I like zesty pasta salads and have tried many different types. This delightful dish can be eaten...

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

Ready for a big bite of summertime? Pass around this garden-fresh pasta salad. I'd suggest serving it at your next...

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....

Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare...