20 BEST Pasta Salad Recipes

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Get ready for Summer with the best pasta salad recipes! Everything from classic pasta salads like our easy macaroni salad, to unique salads like our dill pickle pasta salad – we got you covered!

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The Best Pasta Salad Recipes

I absolutely love all kinds of pasta salad recipes. They are so quick and easy to make with so many unique ways to make them with different flavors and textures. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, or just packing something for lunch, any one of these pasta salads will make a delicious addition. These are all very easy to make and absolutely delicious for summer bbq’s, parties, and family gatherings.

BLT Pasta Salad

Looking for a quick and flavor-packed side dish? Make this BLT Pasta Salad recipe! Crisp bacon, Romain lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, onions, avocado, and fusilli pasta tossed with a creamy ranch dressing–this salad has it all!

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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad is one of those recipes that is great for any occasion, especially if your needing to feed a crowd. This delicious recipe is packed with olives, vegetables, pasta, salami, mozzarella, herbs and homemade italian dressing to give you a bomb of flavor that will leave you full and satisfied.

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Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad recipe is everything you want in a summer side dish! Tender pasta is tossed with a creamy homemade dressing, then mixed with ham, cheese, peas, onions, and bell peppers. The pops of color – and flavor – are hard to resist! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs and family picnics.

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is the delicious side dish you’ll want to make for every cookout, picnic, potluck, and family dinner from now on. Mini pasta shells, chopped dill pickles, cheddar cheese, onions, fresh dill and other seasonings mixed up with a homemade dressings… this pasta salad is sure to be everyone’s favorite!

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Creamy Poolside Pasta Salad

This is the absolute Best Ever Creamy Pasta Salad recipe made with cucumbers, bell peppers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese and a creamy ranch dressing full of flavor!

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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a must for our Summer cookouts. It’s creamy, tangy, filled with fresh, crunchy veggies and everyone loves it, even the kids!

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious combination of pasta salad and Caesar salad with chicken, penne pasta and veggies.

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Easy Macaroni Salad

With elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and veggies in a creamy dressing, this Easy Macaroni Salad is just the thing to take to all of your summer BBQs, potlucks, and parties. Quick and easy to prepare!

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Dorito Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious pasta salad recipe we love serving at get-togethers. This hearty salad has one secret ingredient that gives it extra flavor and crunch: Nacho Cheese Doritos.

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Big Mac Pasta Salad

Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic Big Mac Burger from McDonald’s. This easy Summer pasta salad recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner or any time!

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Cowboy Pasta Salad

Hearty Cowboy Pasta Salad is going to be a new family favorite pasta salad this summer. Make it for a cookout or a quick and easy dinner to enjoy on a hot night.

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Italian Sub Pasta Salad

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Italian Sub Pasta Salad – a delightful fusion of a classic deli Italian sub sandwich and refreshing pasta salad.  Also referred to as a Hoagie salad and Grinder Salad, this satisfying combination is a favorite no matter what you call it.

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Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad

Packed with ham and veggies, this Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad is perfect for picnics, get-togethers and summer dinners. Candied jalapenos add just the right amount of heat to the creamy dressing

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Ramen Noodle Salad

Basic packets of ramen noodles are repurposed into a crunchy Asian-inspired salad with ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and almonds, in this Ramen Noodle Salad recipe. Ready in 20 minutes!

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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tortellini Pasta Salad is the best side dish to take to your next BBQ! Full of fresh veggies and cheese, this recipe is one people will be asking for over and over.

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