314 pasta salad recipes

A fresh, no-cook pasta salad tossing ditalini with raw zucchini rounds, chopped fresh tomato, sliced onion, olive oil, and parsley. Simple Italian summer eating at its best, ready in 40 minutes.

Perfect for the summer, this succulent dish is great for your next backyard barbecue. Best served with a pasta salad or mashed potatoes.

Garlic fettuccine with broccoli and walnuts tossed in a seasoned lemon-basil butter sauce. A quick 30-minute pasta dinner that pairs well with a fresh spinach salad.

Fruit and pasta shell salad with fruit cocktail, banana, apple, and cinnamon whipped topping. A creamy, sweet side dish or potluck dessert served cold.

Cold chicken pasta salad with sharp cheddar, pepperoni, and Belgian endive in Italian dressing. A make-ahead dish that's even better after chilling overnight.

Chilled penne pasta salad with julienned carrots, zucchini, green onions, and fresh basil in a light sesame-cream dressing. A vibrant make-ahead side dish.

Tender shrimp tossed with pasta in a bright lemon-herb dressing spiked with tarragon and rosemary makes an elegant cold salad perfect for warm-weather gatherings.

Cold tuna pasta salad with ziti, fresh basil, red bell pepper, and lemon juice. A no-cook, five-ingredient summer main course that chills before serving.

Fava bean and tiny pasta salad with blanched carrots, chives, and a red wine vinegar-basil dressing. A light, marinated vegan side served at room temperature.

Salmon and pasta stuffed tomatoes: chilled macaroni salad with canned salmon, yogurt, dill, cucumber, and carrot, spooned into fresh tomato cups. A no-cook summer lunch.

Bitter greens salad with radicchio, peppery arugula, and chicory tossed with Italian dressing. A bracing four-ingredient side that cuts through rich pasta or roasted meats.

Pasta Mexicali is a cold penne salad loaded with black beans, cannellini, corn, red pepper, and cilantro in a cumin-cayenne vinaigrette. Vegetarian, protein-packed potluck stunner.

Cold pasta shell salad with chunky tuna, red kidney beans, olives, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette finished with grated Asiago. Protein-packed make-ahead lunch or potluck side.

Rosamarina fruit salad folds orzo pasta into sweetened whipped cream with grapes, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and crunchy pecans. A creamy, chilled side with bright citrus notes from fresh lemon zest.

A convoluted version of Muffaletta salad inspired the the New Orleans sandwich of the same name. Based on a recipe by that Guy on Food Network; a dressed up pasta salad that's packed with loads of punchy flavors and textures then served in Bibb lettuce cups.

Cold pasta salad with smoked turkey, corn, red onion, and a tangy barbecue-tomato dressing. Tossed with rotini and topped with sliced green olives. Great for picnics and potlucks.