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August 1, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

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These tasty pasta salad recipes are quick, easy, and delicious. They are easy to customize as well, which means it’s simple to change them up if needed to suit your tastes.

Pasta salads are perfect for a variety of different occasions. They make a great side dish for any barbecue, family gathering, or even for your favorite weeknight meal. You can even make them a meal by themselves. 

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Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

Delicious Orzo Pasta Salad

This delicious chilled orzo pasta salad is a great alternative to a traditional pasta salad. It’s yummy as is but it tastes even better after the flavors have a chance to mingle, so it’s a perfect make-ahead recipe.

Easy Creamy Tortellini Salad

When our family gets together, you can almost guarantee that my niece’s Easy Creamy Tortellini Salad Recipe will be making an appearance. We love it! Start with premade tortellini (fresh or frozen), add a few ingredients and in less than 10 minutes of preparation time, you have a yummy summer pasta salad that can be served as a main dish or side dish.

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad comes together in about 20 minutes and is the perfect addition to any summer meal. The bacon and tomatoes add that extra layer of flavor that really takes it to the next level.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

There is nothing bland or boring about this side dish – the peppery taste of the fresh arugula, the salty appeal of the Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and the scrumptious preserved lemons. YUM!

Bacon Cheddar Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad with bacon and cheddar is another family favorite! Even my daughter, who doesn’t like mac and cheese, loves it.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This is a regular on our weekly meal rotations. Even my son-in-law who doesn’t care for salads absolutely loves this one. In fact, we all like it even better than classic Caesar salad. It’s quick and easy to make and with chicken, Romaine, and pasta, it’s a meal in one.

Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad

A delicious side dish or an easy option for a light lunch or dinner, this tortellini pasta salad is a delicious mixture of cheese tortellini, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and cheese.

Delicious Homemade Pasta Salad

This delicious homemade pasta salad is an easy to make pasta salad that is full of veggies, pasta, ham, and cheese. 

Bacon Parmesan Pasta Salad

Loaded with crispy bacon, fresh parmesan and a hint of garlic, this pasta salad will make a great side dish to your favorite dinner.

Lemon Artichoke Vegan Pasta Salad

This lemon artichoke salad is a tangy and flavorful pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or even a quick weeknight dinner. 

Shrimp Pasta Salad

With a homemade Italian dressing, this shrimp pasta salad is a great way to kick up your pasta salad routine.

Vegan Pasta Caprese

A delicious version of the pasta caprese that uses tofu instead of mozzarella. Served cold or warm, this delicious pasta salad is ready in 30 minutes.

Homemade Pasta Salad

Who knew making your own homemade pasta salad could be so easy? You can change it up to suit your tastes for a delicious side to any dish.

Mexican Pasta Salad

Great for cookouts, potlucks, or a side dish, this Mexican macaroni salad is a must-try.

Lemon Pasta Salad

A light an easy dish to serve, this lemon pasta salad includes tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese.

Ham and Peas Pasta Salad

A cool and refreshing pasta salad, this delicious dish includes peas and ham for a tasty meal or side dish.

Pizza Pasta Salad

A simple pizza pasta salad that can be served as a side dish with your favorite meal or as a filling meal by itself.

Macaroni Salad with Cucumbers and Radishes

This creamy macaroni salad is tossed with cucumbers and radishes for a delicious and refreshing pasta salad.

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