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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    Deli-Style Italian Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    When I'm having weekend guests, I make this salad the day before they arrive. The flavors blend wonderfully when it...


    Chicken Bow Tie Salad

    2 reviews

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


    Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce...


    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


    Greek Pasta Salad

    10 reviews

    Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper, and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored Greek pasta salad is as attractive as it...


    Veggie Macaroni Salad

    9 reviews

    "When I bring this super salad to church dinners, there is usually nothing to take home," relates Lynn Cole of...


    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd

    5 reviews

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...


    Italian Orzo Salad

    9 reviews

    This light pasta salad is an ideal summer side dish for any potluck or picnic. It’s also great for a...

    Pasta Taco Salad

    6 reviews

    I've taken this dish to 4-H potlucks, church functions and my parents' 50th anniversary party. I also make it for...


    Bow Tie Seafood Salad

    6 reviews

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


    Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad with Cheese

    8 reviews

    "This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from...


    Spaghetti Salad with Italian Dressing

    1 review

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


    Veggie Pasta Salad

    8 reviews

    Melissa Marsh of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania shares this colorful pasta salad with fresh veggies in a pleasant balsamic vinegar dressing. Fix...


    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...


    Greek Macaroni Salad

    5 reviews

    I've found that I can't go wrong taking this colorful bean and pasta salad to a potluck, patio party or...


    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,...


    Floret Pasta Toss

    1 review

    This refreshing salad from kari Congenie of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is fast to prepare because you can slice the vegetables...

    Fast Macaroni Salad

    9 reviews

    Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom,...


    Shrimp Macaroni Salad

    18 reviews

    Whenever I attend a potluck or family gathering, I'm asked to make this salad, which has been a family secret...


    Pepperoni-Artichoke Pasta Salad

    5 reviews

    Everyone loves a good pasta salad, and this one will make ’em feel like you fussed. Convenient store-bought dressing, artichoke...


    Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad

    Cubed tuna steak dresses up this hearty, Greek-style pasta salad. The mild tuna flavor blends nicely with the olives, feta...


    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...


    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...

    Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad

    1 review

    Oven-roasted vegetables mixed with pasta and salad dressing make a tasty meatless entree.


    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...


    Sesame Spaghetti Salad with Peanuts

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


    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...


    Turkey Ramen Noodle Salad

    8 reviews

    My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...


    Chilled Shrimp Pasta Salad

    15 reviews

    This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also...