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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    Grilled Chicken Salad

    1 review
    A few years back, I was looking for a simple yet delicious salad for a picnic for my...

    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,...


    Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...


    Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply...


    Strawberry-Chicken Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

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


    Grilled Pork Noodle Salad

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


    Asian Noodle & Beef Salad

    3 reviews

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


    Grilled Jerk Shrimp Orzo Salad

    22 reviews

    The heat, seasonings and appearance of this colorful main-dish salad are perfect for summer—or any time of year that you...

    Grilled Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    This cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. —Sharon...


    Farmers Market Orzo Salad

    3 reviews

    Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...


    Garden Bow Tie Salad

    12 reviews

    Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms...


    Ranch Pasta Salad

    17 reviews

    I've made this salad for years—it's a recipe from a high school friend's mom. Any time I serve a sandwich...


    Dilled Salmon Pasta Salad

    1 review

    Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with...


    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...


    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...


    BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    25 reviews

    This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and...

    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...


    Tuna Pasta Salad

    18 reviews

    Mustard and dill really add wonderful flair to the flavor of this simple tuna pasta salad. It's really very inexpensive...


    Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad

    10 reviews

    Cashews add a nice crunch to this grilled turkey and spiral pasta combo. I first tasted this salad at a...


    Marinated Italian Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    When I have guests coming over or a busy day ahead, I like to make this salad because I prepare...


    Veggie Bow Tie Salad

    1 review

    Here's a healthy salad full of fresh vegetables, tender pasta and zippy, homemade vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect accompaniment for...

    Creamy Italian Spiral Salad

    4 reviews

    I have accumulated some delicious recipes that serve large numbers, like this colorful and delicious pasta salad. The flavors blend...


    Pasta Salad with Shrimp

    3 reviews

    A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad...


    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...


    Mostaccioli Veggie Salad

    5 reviews

    I first sampled this refreshing salad at a church potluck several years ago. The mix of pasta, zucchini, summer squash,...


    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...