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The 40 Best Pasta Salad Recipes

You'll want to whip these up every chance you get.

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Courtesy of Life in the Lofthouse / Kate Sears

A summer picnic, potluck, or barbecue — these easy pasta salads will be your go-tos. And watch it be the first bowl to go empty. They're packed with a colorful mix of veggies, homemade dressings, and cold pastas.

1

Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad

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Mike Garten

We seriously cannot get enough of that creamy balsamic vinegar dressing, drizzled over rotini, and fresh veggies.

Get the recipe from Good Housekeeping »

2

Shrimp, Lemon, and Gemelli Party Pasta Salad

Shrimp, Lemon, and Gemelli Party Pasta Salad
Kate Sears

Dill, mustard, and capers are just a few of the flavors that spice up this easy summer dinner.

Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping »

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3

Italian Pasta Salad

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Parker Feierbach

Fusili pasta, olives, mozzarella, and red wine vinegar come together in this modern Italian dish everyone will love.

Get the recipe from Delish »

4

Pasta with Chicken, Vegetables, and Spinach Pesto

Pasta with Chicken, Vegetables and Spinach Pesto
Jonny Valiant

Serve this (almost) no-cook dish when the weather starts getting warm — it's chock-full of fresh flavors like grape tomatoes and red onion tossed with a lemon-flecked spinach pesto.

Get the recipe at Woman's Day »

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5

Sicilian Pasta Salad

Sicilian Pasta Salad
Con Poulos

Take a mini Mediterranean vacation with this simple, six-ingredient recipe. Use penne, orecchiette, or shells for the base and then top with yummy Italian favorites like ricotta and radicchio. Ciao bella!

Get the recipe at Redbook »

6

Tuscan Tortellini Pasta Salad

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Ethan Calabrese

You might not be able to go to Tuscany for dinner, but this pasta salad made with cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and salami will make you feel like you're there.

Get the recipe from Delish »

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7

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Antipasto Pasta Salad
Tina Rupp

Sun-dried tomatoes, crisp veggies, and salty proscuitto work together effortlessly in a pasta dish inspired by your favorite Italian appetizer.

Get the recipe at Redbook »

8

Strawberry Pasta Salad

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Sweet and savory come together in this delicious salad made with strawberries, feta cheese, and balsamic vinegar.

Get the recipe from Delish »

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9

Avocado Pasta Salad

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Courtesy of Spend With Pennies

Who needs boring salad dressing when you've got creamy avocados and lime juice to add to your pasta salad?

Get the recipe from Spend With Pennies »

10

Bowtie Pasta Caesar Salad

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Courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything

Upgrade your go-to Caesar salad by adding bowtie pasta and grilled chicken. (And plenty of croutons, of course!)

Get the recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything »

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11

BLT Pasta Salad

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Courtesy of Life in the Lofthouse

Your lunchtime favorite, now in salad form.

Get the recipe from Life in the Lofthouse »

12

Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Just a Taste

Hit up the farmers' market for seasonal veggies that'll amp up plain old penne or rotini. A homemade vinaigrette with hints of oregano and garlic adds the finishing touch.

Get the recipe at Just a Taste »

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13

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

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Courtesy of Butter Your Biscuit

Deviled eggs can be more than just appetizers, you know. This recipe uses eggs, macaroni, and mustard for a crowd-pleasing pasta salad.

Get the recipe from Butter Your Biscuit »

14

Grandpa's Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad Recipes
Iowa Girl Eats

The ample helping of chopped pepperoni will win over the party's meat-lovers, but it's the secret homemade spice blend that'll bring them back for seconds.

Get the recipe from Iowa Girl Eats »

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15

Asian Ramen Salad

Asian Ramen Pasta Salad Recipe
Table for Two

You can travel outside the Mediterranean for pasta salad inspiration too — this version uses coleslaw mix and ramen for an Asian take on the summer staple.

Get the recipe at Table for Two »

16

Rainbow Macaroni Salad

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Courtesy of Cooking Classy

Bring a big batch of this pasta salad to any backyard parties you attend this summer. We have a feeling it'll go fast.

Get the recipe from Cooking Classy »

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17

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

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Courtesy of Chelsea's Messy Apron

Who said pasta had to be Italian? Give it a Southwestern twist with a creamy chili-lime dressing and roasted corn.

Get the recipe from Chelsea's Messy Apron »

18

Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Spiced

David, the foodie blogger behind Spiced, recommends making his Basil Pesto Bombs with your herb garden's bumper crop. Add them to summer recipes like this one or freeze them for a delicious winter entrée down the road.

Get the recipe at Spiced »

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19

Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta Salad

Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta Salad
Spend With Pennies

Party-goers already love spinach dip, so remix those creamy flavors with a pasta salad mash-up. This recipe is actually seasoned with vegetable soup mix for concentrated flavor, without all of the work.

Get the recipe at Spend With Pennies »

20

Italian Tortellini Salad

Italian Tortellini Salad
Will Cook for Smiles

A salty trio of salami, capicola ham, and pepperoni puts this cheese-filled pasta dish right up a meat lover's alley.

Get the recipe at Will Cook for Smiles »

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