17 Irresistible Pasta Salad Recipes for Any Gathering

Forget boring salads, pasta salad is where it’s at! We’re talking tropical flavors, smoky goodness, and all sorts of deliciousness. Perfect for a summer BBQ or a simple lunch, these pasta salad recipes will blow your taste buds away. Have fun picking just one.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Elbow macaroni combines with fresh vegetables as well as a tangy dressing which is both creamy and tangy. This easy salad is colourful and definitely brings a tropical touch of aloha to your dinner plate!
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Seafood Pasta Salad

You’re going to love the flavors in this seafood pasta salad. Combining seafood, pasta and veggies with a creamy dressing, it’s fantastic.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Pickle fans, this one is for you! A delicious dill pickle pasta salad makes a great snack, lunch or side dish. It’s tangy, creamy and tasty.
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Orzo Pasta Salad

This Orzo Pasta Salad is a fun and fresh summertime salad that is super easy to put together, feeds a crowd, and has deliciously tasty ingredients all mixed in
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The Best Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad with fresh basil, mozzarella pearls, and cherry tomatoes is delicious, filling and simple to make this summer season.
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Pasta salad packs easily for a picnic and this recipe brings plenty of zesty flavors. You will love the homemade dressing paired with creamy mozzarella pearls.
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Creamy Pasta Salad

This creamy pasta salad is loaded with peas, crispy bacon, and noodles, all covered in a smooth and creamy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any dinner, potluck, or barbecue.
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Antipasto Pasta Salad

Turn a traditional Italian appetizer into a meal with antipasto pasta salad! It’s a zesty Italian pasta salad with salami, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, olives, and mushrooms tossed in Italian dressing.
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Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna pasta salad is a tasty side dish for summer! Rotini, veggies, and tuna are tossed in a creamy homemade dressing made of mayo, sour cream, and spices!
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This simple side salad packs a lot of delicious Mediterranean flavors into one dish for the best summer side. Serve this with a variety of proteins for a really tasty addition to summer meals.
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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese pasta salad is a delicious pasta salad with the ingredients of caprese salad; fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes, mixed with noodles and tossed with a balsamic vinegar dressing and its a delicious refreshing side dish, perfect to eat all summer long!
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Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad

Try this Tex Mex chicken pasta salad that combines the best of all worlds – a southwest pasta salad with chicken. Bursting with color and flavor, this is one of those salad recipes that is perfect for a BBQ or as a flavorful dinner option.
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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad recipe is loaded with juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and tiny toasted croutons. This pasta salad is tossed in a flavored mayonnaise dressing and is the ultimate easy tecipe!
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Best Italian Pasta Salad

This Best Italian Pasta Salad is one of my favorite salads with little flavor bombs throughout the salad like salami, mozzarella, veggies….
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Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy, savory, hearty, fresh, flavor-loaded barbecue ranch pasta salad. This delicious summer side dish (or lunch recipe) is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Pesto Cavatappi

If you like pesto, then this is the perfect pasta salad for summer. Make a big batch and serve it all week long. It is so tasty you won’t mind repeating side dishes.
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Mexican street corn pasta salad is a delicious homemade pasta salad recipe! Packed with traditional elote flavors of corn, chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime. Make it spicy! Mexican side dish recipe for summer BBQ and grilling
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Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad

For a colorful and healthy lunch or side dish, try this garden veggie macaroni salad with a creamy avocado dressing. The garlic, horseradish, and avocado dressing pairs perfectly with the pasta and veggies, creating a fresh and flavorful salad that is sure to impress. Elevate your next pasta meal with this fresh vegetable salad recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican street corn pasta salad is a great side dish for taco night, Cinco de Mayo, or any weeknight. It’s creamy, delicious, and so easy to make!
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Coleslaw Pasta Salad

This awesome recipe for coleslaw pasta salad is made with basic dressing ingredients and is a cozy, dreamy kind of side dish.
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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Green goddess pasta salad is full of flavor and oh so easy to throw together. Loaded with asparagus, peas, chickpeas, pine nuts, and the ultimate green goddess dressing. This pasta salad recipe is perfect as a side dish, main course, or even guilt-free late night snack.
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Lemon Summer Pasta Salad

This summer pasta salad is bright and flavorful. A delicious homemade lemon dressing, fresh dill and in-season summer vegetables make this lemon pasta salad irresistibly delicious! The perfect BBQ side dish!
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Smoked Italian Pasta Salad

Add some smoky flavour to your favorite pasta salad with this delicious smoked Italian pasta salad recipe. Packed with pepperoni, salami, mozzarella cheese, and a pepperoncini dressing, it’s the perfect dish for your summer BBQ.
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Easy Macaroni Salad

This easy macaroni salad is the best side dish recipe for any spread. This creamy pasta salad is made with a homemade dressing, mayo, and served cold.
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