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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    Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad

    3 reviews

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


    Bow Tie & Spinach Salad

    7 reviews

    With pasta salad, it’s easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes...


    Feta & Cranberry Orzo Salad

    5 reviews

    It takes only minutes to make this awesome pasta salad. While the orzo is cooking, assemble the rest of the...


    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,...


    Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta

    1 review

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


    Spinach Pasta Salad

    22 reviews

    Spinach pasta salad is one of our favorite ways to use up that bag of spinach in the crisper drawer,...


    Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

    I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...


    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...

    Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad

    1 review

    It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives...


    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...


    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...


    Shrimp ‘n’ Shells Salad

    3 reviews

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


    Pasta with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

    1 review

    During the summer season, I like to prepare this pasta salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh mozzarella adds a...


    Herb Vegetable Orzo Salad

    11 reviews

    The chilled salad our Test Kitchen tossed together is an ideal warm-weather refresher. Golden corn, grape tomatoes and fresh basil...


    Pasta Vegetable Salad

    1 review

    It only takes minutes to cook the tricolor pasta, but to really beat the clock, chop the vegetables ahead of...


    Penne Pasta Salad

    8 reviews

    This cold penne pasta salad is ready to serve in 20 minutes thanks to an assist from store-bought Italian dressing....


    Spinach Salad with Tortellini & Roasted Onions

    2 reviews

    Spinach and tortellini go so well together, and this salad makes an easy meal with leftover cooked chicken. What really...

    Spaghetti Salad

    8 reviews

    We love how easy this spaghetti salad recipe is to prepare in advance. After it sets up in the fridge,...


    Creamy Shell Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

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


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    Rotini Pasta Salad

    11 reviews

    This Greek rotini pasta salad packs a punch of flavor thanks to a homemade lemon vinaigrette, feta, tomatoes and red...


    Summer Fruit ‘n’ Pasta Salad

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


    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...


    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,...

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    BLT Macaroni Salad

    60 reviews

    Our BLT pasta salad will get everyone's attention at your next cookout or backyard barbecue. It brings the classic combination...


    Seafood Pasta Salad

    1 review

    Seafood pasta salad is a tasty and protein-rich treat that, when paired with a bed of your favorite greens,...


    Tortellini Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    This tortellini pasta salad is bursting with flavor, thanks to the cheese tortellini, olives, peppers and vinaigrette dressing coating all...


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    Sweet Macaroni Salad

    86 reviews

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


    Tortellini Caesar Salad

    28 reviews

    This salad was served at a dear friend's baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared...


    Vermicelli Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no...