20 Irresistible Pasta Salad Recipes for Every Occasion
Pasta salads are super versatile, offering a delicious blend of textures and flavors perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, packing a picnic, or looking for a quick and satisfying meal, there’s a pasta salad recipe to suit your needs. Check out this collection of pasta salad recipes that are sure to become your new favorites!
BLT Ranch Pasta Salad
This BLT Ranch Pasta Salad has all the flavor of your favorite classic sandwich, combined with ranch to create an amazing flavor combination that everyone loves! Crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing and fresh tomatoes create a pasta salad that is always a crowd pleaser. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Classic Creamy Macaroni Salad
If you are looking for a delicious side dish for almost any occasion macaroni salad is always a hit! Whether it’s for a barbecue, graduation party, or just a weeknight dinner at home, this classic macaroni salad is a perfect fit! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Hawaiian pasta salad is the perfect ham and pineapple pasta salad recipe for using up leftover ham. Served it cold on a hot day for an easy side dish that everyone will love. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Classic Italian Pasta Salad
This quick and easy classic Italian Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish to share. Pasta is tossed with Italian dressing, crunchy fresh vegetables and yummy Italian flavors for this delicious dish. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto pasta salad is a super easy cold salad perfect as a side or as a meal on it’s own. Packed with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil pesto, this dish is always a hit at parties and barbeques but also makes a great lunch. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This dill pickle pasta salad recipe is the perfect side dish for summer picnics. A wonderful balance of brine, crunch, salt and creaminess this pasta salad is made with a simple homemade dill ranch dressing CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Easy Southern Macaroni Salad
Easy Southern Macaroni Salad is a classic side dish made with elbow macaroni and a creamy, tangy dressing. Although this make-ahead pasta salad is already simple, I give you plenty of shortcuts to make it even easier to serve at summer barbeques, cookouts, potlucks and picnics. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Feta
Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Feta is going to be your new favorite! Bow tie pasta loaded with artichoke hearts, feta cheese, crunchy bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes and black olives all tossed in a delicious Greek vinaigrette! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Pizza Pasta Salad
This fast and easy Pizza Pasta Salad will be the hit at any event. It takes the delicious flavors of a supreme pizza and brings them to a the table in the form of a delicious pasta dish! It’s’ the perfect summer salad recipe CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad
Pasta salad with the powerful flavors of bacon and blue cheese, all tossed in a creamy dressing. With extra flavor and texture from broccoli and green onion, this bacon blue cheese pasta salad will wow at any backyard barbecue or cookout! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
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. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Dairy Free Macaroni Salad
This dairy free macaroni salad recipe is a creamy delicious side dish to serve at a BBQ, cookout, or potluck. Classic deli-style flavor with lots of added vegetables for a bright and fresh crunch in each bite. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Ham and Cheese Macaroni Salad
Looking for a super simple, super tasty macaroni salad? Give Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad a try! Made with just a few basic ingredients, this simple macaroni salad is easy to pull together and loaded with flavor, too. Not to mention, it’s a great dish for enjoying that leftover ham. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad with macaroni is a classic side dish for any cookout. Whether you call this macaroni salad or pasta salad you’re sure to love this recipe. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Tortellini pasta salad is one of my favorite ways to serve those cheesy little pasta-wrapped bites of joy. The red wine vinaigrette adds a depth of flavor to the crisp vegetables and pillowy cheese tortellini, making this cold pasta salad perfect for a potluck, brunch, picnic, or family get-together. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Southwest Pasta Salad
This southwest pasta salad is full of cold pasta, grilled chicken, and veggies, all coated in a delicious chipotle ranch dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for a summer bbq or potluck, or for a lighter lunch or dinner anytime. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Zucchini Pasta Salad
This easy to make pasta salad showcases the sweet flavor of roasted zucchini, complemented with fresh mozzarella, red onion and parsley. A tangy lemon and red wine vinegar dressing brings it all together. A great side for a summer barbecue! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Mexican Pasta Salad
When pasta salad takes a metaphorical trip south of the border to Mexico, magical things happen! This Mexican Pasta Salad has corn, black beans, cilantro and chili pepper and the most delicious creamy dressing. It’s a tasty cookout side dish you’ll make all summer long CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Easy Orzo Pasta Salad
This Orzo Pasta Salad with roasted corn and sliced cherry tomatoes has loads of delicious flavors from simply adding fresh herbs and garlic and tossing with a fabulous light lemony sauce. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Loaded Baked Potato Macaroni Salad
Love that classic loaded baked potato combination of sour cream, chives, cheese, and bacon? Enjoy it in a new delicious way in this Loaded Baked Potato Macaroni Salad! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE
