Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta salads are a hit at potlucks and picnics or a simple weeknight meal. Find easy and healthy options for pasta salad recipes including Italian, chicken, tortellini, pesto, macaroni, tuna, and more.

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    Antipasto Salad

    10 reviews

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


    Seashell Salad

    1 review

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


    Beef and Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

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


    Warm Asparagus Spinach Salad

    4 reviews

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


    Italian Basil Pasta Salad

    25 reviews

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


    Whole Wheat Orzo Salad

    6 reviews

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


    Tortellini Artichoke Salad

    2 reviews

    This hearty salad can serve as a main course or side dish. The creamy Italian dressing and marinated artichoke hearts...


    Shrimp Shell Salad

    1 review

    My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make...

    Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad

    13 reviews

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


    Pizza Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    This pasta salad is a popular addition to summer menus. My children love this salad.—Danielle Carpenter, Vienna, West Virginia


    Antipasto Pasta Salad

    5 reviews

    This beautiful, hearty antipasto pasta salad is ideal for picnics because it's mayo-free. It's also really easy and a huge...


    Spinach Penne Salad

    22 reviews

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


    Broccoli Tortellini Salad

    3 reviews

    "This tried-and-true salad is simple to toss together and convenient since you make it ahead," reports May Sisk Hazlet, New...


    Crab-Salad Jumbo Shells

    4 reviews

    I received this recipe from a friend and adjusted the ingredients to suit my family's tastes. It's a fun and...


    Seafood & Shells Salad

    4 reviews

    My family often asks for this salad during the summer months. The colors and flavor brighten up any potluck. —Rosalee...


    Orzo Vegetable Salad

    9 reviews

    Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you...


    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

    16 reviews

    Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...

    Pearl Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here’s my version. It’s great to...


    Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad

    3 reviews

    I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel...


    Fruited Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    “This easy, 5-ingredient recipe makes a nice alternative to potato salad for a summer side dish.” It’s also refreshing, colorful...


    Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that’s easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish...


    Spinach Chicken Salad

    8 reviews

    Dazzle your hungry visitors with this crunchy salad. It showcases an interesting mixture of chicken, pasta, spinach and other vegetables....


    Neptune Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This my original recipe and very easy to make. It's good for a light supper, and co-workers love it when...

    Blue Cheese Orzo Salad

    4 reviews

    The crunch of walnuts and bacon is a pleasant contrast to the creamy rice-shaped pasta. The blue cheese and arugula...


    Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

    1 review

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


    Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    June Herke
    WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA

    I’m a retired farmwife and one of 16 children. I learned lots about cooking...


    Tortellini Spinach Salad

    1 review

    In Naperville, Illinois, Janet DuBau creates a unique salad by tossing bright green spinach leaves with delicious cheese tortellini and...


    Wheely-Good Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

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


    Italian Garden Salad

    6 reviews

    This recipe is a great way to use the vegetables my husband raises on our farm. It's always well received...