23 Flavor-Packed Pasta Salad Recipes to Try

Do you have a favorite pasta salad you never tire of, or do you enjoy experimenting with different pasta salad recipes? There are plenty of delicious options to pick. Maybe you’re craving something zesty with fusilli or a creamy macaroni creation. These dishes are perfect for feeding a crowd, bringing to a potluck, or catering a buffet.

Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad

A pasta salad with black olives, tomatoes, and parsley. This is one of the best pasta salad recipes. — Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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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Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad

A vibrant Pasta Salad tossed with an assortment of fresh vegetables. — Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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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Smoked Italian Pasta Salad

Smoked pasta salad in a Dutch oven. — Smoked Italian Pasta Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

A pasta salad on a wooden table. — Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Elbow macaroni combines with fresh vegetables as well as a tangy dressing which is both creamy and tangy. This easy salad is colorful and definitely brings a tropical touch of aloha to your dinner plate! Add this to your list of favorite pasta salad recipes.
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Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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This easy creamy pasta salad combines two delicious flavors crispy bacon and creamy ranch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad can be made in just 5 minutes! With pasta, veggies, bacon, and a tangy homemade dressing, its a perfect dinner.
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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

A creamy, crunchy, and tasty fun spring and summer dish this Ranch BLT Pasta Salad takes flavors from your favorite sandwich and turns it into a delicious salad!
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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tortellini salad with ham and vegetables in a white bowl. Have you ever tried tortellini salad before? This delicious dish combines tender tortellini with savory ham and fresh vegetables, all — Tortellini Pasta Salad. Photo credit: The Stay at Home Chef.

Cheese-filled tortellini, Italian salami, plenty of fresh chopped veggies, and a delicious homemade Italian dressing to finish it off — this tortellini pasta salad is a fresh and fun twist on a traditional pasta salad!
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Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

This grilled summer vegetable pasta salad is healthy and full of flavor! Zucchini, asparagus, corn, and yellow bell peppers are grilled to perfection.
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Italian Pasta Salad

This easy Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with artichoke hearts, basil, tomatoes, and black olives. It even comes with a bold garlic and red wine vinegar dressing to make it pop!
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Pasta Salad

A bowl of salad with tomato and cucumber. — Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Gluten Free Pasta Salad will easily become your favorite summer side dish. It’s full of summer’s seasonal bounty, healthy and gluten-free. Bring it to your next barbecue and watch it disappear.
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Summer Pasta Salad

A pasta salad layered with cranberries and corn. — Summer Pasta Salad. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Give your tastebuds a truly refreshing flavor! This Summer Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings and is a great addition to easy meals. The best part of these cold pasta salad? It literally takes just minutes to whip up!
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Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives

A bowl of pasta with mushrooms and herbs, perfect for a satisfying meal. — Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives. Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

Easy and fun Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich. They also stand up to the bold flavors of the dressing. Be sure to slice the mushrooms thin to make sure they absorb plenty of flavor from the marinade.
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Macaroni Salad

This vegan macaroni salad is easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Elbow macaroni is combined with crunchy veggies and tangy pickles and tossed in a creamy vegan mayo sauce. It’s the perfect accompaniment to summer barbecues, potlucks, and picnics.
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Pasta Salad

This vegan pasta salad is packed with a medley of flavors, textures, and colors that will leave you wanting more! Featuring ingredients like fusilli, cherry tomatoes, olives, and vegan feta cheese, it’s a vibrant and satisfying summer meal. Serve it chilled as a side dish or a light lunch, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

A bowl of pasta salad with peas. — Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe. Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

This tuna pasta salad is a quick and delicious meal for any night of the week! This delicious tuna and pasta dish make for a wonderful family meal. It’s dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free as well by switching the pasta to gluten-free pasta.
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BLT Pasta Salad

A bowl of pasta salad with bacon, tomatoes and lettuce. — BLT Pasta Salad. Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

This BLT Pasta Salad features freshly grilled bacon and an extremely simple mayo-based dressing. It’s a great dish to serve at a potluck, cookouts, barbecues, block parties, and any other social gathering.
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Caesar Salmon Pasta Salad

A delicious bowl of pasta salad with fresh salmon and zesty lemon wedges. — Caesar Salmon Pasta Salad. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This EASY Caesar pasta salad recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and it’s a healthy meal that the entire family will love! Caesar salmon pasta salad features chewy pasta, crunchy romaine lettuce, a zippy homemade Caesar dressing (don’t worry, it’s simple), and topped with a piece of easy grilled salmon. It’s a satisfying, delicious, and family-friendly meal.
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Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Salad: Tortellini salad with ham, tomatoes, and cucumbers. — Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad recipe has everything we love in a pasta salad – chewy pasta, a homemade vinaigrette dressing, crunch and color with veggies, and loads of flavorful and salty bites with olives, cheese, and salami. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and makes for a delicious side dish to a grilled protein or main course salad.
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A pasta salad with grilled corn and green onions. — Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of flavors featuring charred corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy chili lime dressing all tossed together with tender pasta.
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Tofu Pasta Salad

A white bowl with tofu and vegetables in it, resembling a light and refreshing pasta salad. — Tofu Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Tofu pasta salad is an easy, light and healthy meal or side dish bursting with fresh summer vegetables and an easy balsamic dressing. A protein packed way to enjoy pasta salad while keeping it plant-based.
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Air Fryer Pasta Salad

Two bowls of Pasta Salad with vegetables and parsley. — Air Fryer Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Fork to Spoon.

Do you ever find yourself craving a dish that is both comforting and healthy? If so, then you have to try this amazing air fryer pasta salad! This is one of those pasta salad recipes that you will make on repeat.
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Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

A fork is being used to scoop pasta salad out of a bowl. — Italian Chicken Pasta Salad. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is a light and fresh recipe made with Rotini pasta, Rotisserie chicken, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing that will make your mouth water. From start to finish you can have this whipped up and ready to serve in just under 20 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
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