Pasta Salad Recipes

This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks...

One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed...

Wanda, a lady at work, made this for a party and boy, did it catch on fast! It's especially good...

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

A half hour is all you need to mix up this colorful crowd-pleaser. Offering plenty of shrimp, artichoke hearts, olives,...

"I received this recipe from a friend," explains Heather Richardson. "It can even be served as a light dinner with...

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

This colorful antipasto salad is a tasty crowd-pleaser. Guests love the homemade dressing, which is a nice change from bottled...

This frog eye salad recipe gets its name from the tiny acini di pepe pasta that looks like frog eyes...

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

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

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

Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted ramen noodles, almonds and...

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...

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

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

Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...

This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta...

This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the...

A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one...

This refreshing salad is always well received, especially in summer. My mother said the recipe just "evolved", because she kept...

The first time I tasted this delicious salad was at my wedding, and I recall, even in the blur of...

I love all the colors and flavors of this quick and easy dish and serve it often in summer, to...

My colleagues and I made a pact to eat healthier, and we took turns sharing dishes. I'm happy to report...

This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened...

This rice noodle salad is easy, sweet, spicy, nutty and light. Many friends request this for get-togethers, and our family...

A bold homemade dressing gives this Greek tortellini salad a burst of flavor. Watch it disappear from your buffet table....

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