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Cool and refreshing pasta salad recipes can take on a variety of flavor profiles so there is sure to be something for everyone!

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Why We Love Pasta Salads

Pasta salads are extra filling – a hearty stand-alone main dish or side! Of course, we love them!

Pasta is a perfect vehicle for a wide array of flavors and can accompany many different cuisines. You’ll love the options! Many salads benefit from being in the fridge for a couple of hours. This allows the flavors to meld with the salad dressings, making these perfect for prepping ahead of time. Another reason we love these for potlucks!

With so many tasty choices and plenty of fresh ingredients, there’s lots to love!

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Our Top Pasta Salads

1 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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Easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
5 from 252 votes
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2 Macaroni Salad With Ham

Macaroni Salad With Ham
Total Time: 20 minutes

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A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
4.98 from 111 votes
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3 Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is filled with spicy buffalo wings and topped with a tangy blue cheese dressing. It is easy and delish!
5 from 8 votes
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4 Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!
5 from 7 votes
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5 Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Total Time: 23 minutes
This vibrant Greek orzo pasta salad is topped with a zesty homemade dressing. It's a hearty, flavorful, quick-to-make dish!
5 from 15 votes
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6 Chicken Pasta Salad

Chicken Pasta Salad
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Creamy chicken pasta salad is quick, easy, and packed with hearty ingredients for a filling side or main dish!
5 from 19 votes
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7 Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Creamy and fresh Cashew Chicken Salad is tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. It's a perfect summer salad!
4.94 from 16 votes
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8 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! It's perfectly light and refreshing.
5 from 10 votes
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9 Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 6 minutes
Chinese Pasta Salad – filled with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
5 from 11 votes
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10 Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is a light dish with a bold flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, BBQ's, and get togethers!
5 from 1 vote
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11 Asian Pasta Salad recipe

Asian Pasta Salad recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Easy & Delicious Asian Pasta Salad topped with a sweet and tangy dressing is packed with veggies and flavor!
5 from 2 votes
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12 Layered Pasta Salad Recipe

Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
A dish that is appealing to both your tastebuds and your eyes! This beautiful Layered Pasta Salad is filled with your favorite ingredients including pasta, chicken, peas, lettuce, celery, and more.
5 from 10 votes
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13 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cold spinach tortellini salad is the ultimate side dish for BBQ and potlucks. It's packed with all the best flavors!
4.89 from 27 votes
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14 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Easy & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad is light, delicious, and flavorful. This simply dressed salad is a favorite!!
5 from 11 votes
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15 Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Asian Noodle Salad – coleslaw, linguine, chicken, and fried wonton strips covered in a delicious homemade Asian dressing!
5 from 11 votes
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16 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
4.96 from 22 votes
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17 Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe

Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
A simple, creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad is loaded with pasta, peas and chicken. It's perfect for parties, family dinners, and potlucks!
5 from 26 votes
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3 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    Im in charge of food at girls camp this year and I’ll be making the Easy Pasta Salad. It really is easy and one of my favorites!

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  2. Joy says:

    I make your easy pasta salad all the time!! Whenever we are invited to a picnic, bbq, gathering, it’s what I bring. These all look so good!

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  3. Olivia says:

    A variety of the best pastas that can be served all year long!

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