21 Scrumptious Pasta Salad Recipes
Greek Pasta Salad [1]
Toss pasta with fresh herbs, vegetables, feta cheese and olives for this Mediterranean-influenced salad.
Shrimp Pasta Salad [5]
A homemade citrus vinaigrette or bottled Italian salad dressing tops this combo of shrimp, pasta and chopped veggies.
Beefy Pasta Salad [9]
Lean beef, fiber-rich multigrain pasta, and summer-fresh corn, tomatoes, and basil make this a healthier option for pasta salad.
Beefy Pasta Salad [10]
Deli-Style Tortellini Salad [13]
Mustard-herb vinaigrette dresses cheese-filled tortellini, chopped broccoli, carrots and sweet peppers in our version of this deli classic.
Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad [17]
Fresh tomatoes and corn bring summer-fresh flavor to this salad. To make it a meatless main dish, omit the chicken and add two tablespoons of grated cheese per serving.
Crunchy Asian Noodle Slaw [21]
Sesame seeds, ramen noodles, soy sauce, ginger and fresh broccoli give Asian flair to this fresh take on coleslaw.
Citrus Tuna Pasta Salad [25]
Yellow sweet peppers, artichoke hearts, ripe olives and a light lemon-herb dressing highlight this colorful pasta salad.
Surdyk's Greek Orzo Salad [29]
Purple-black kalamata olives and feta cheese blend with rice-shape orzo, fresh herbs and tomatoes for this Greek salad from Surdyk's Cheese Shop in Minneapolis. It's been a reader favorite since we first published it in June 2003.
Reunion Noodle Salad [33]
Soy sauce, lemon-infused olive oil and garlic create a flavorful dressing for this pasta and vegetable salad. The recipe comes from the Savage family in Columbus, Ohio, where they serve it at big family gatherings.
Reunion Noodle Salad [34]
Fruity Pasta Salad [37]
Showcase fresh colors and flavors with a combination of honeydew, strawberries, cashews, pasta and snow peas, all mixed with poppy seed dressing.
Fruity Pasta Salad [38]
Italian Basil, Tomato and Pasta Salad [41]
Designed for a potluck or large family gathering, this make-ahead salad features a mustard-garlic vinaigrette along with cut green beans, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, your choice of pasta and lots of basil!
Terrific Tortellini Salad [45]
Light cheese-filled tortellini and reduced-fat ranch salad dressing, combined with lots of broccoli and carrots, lower the calories in this pasta salad.
Peas and Macaroni Salad [49]
Horseradish mustard adds kick to the dressing of this salad, which features both fresh pea pods and frozen peas.
Spinach Pasta Salad [53]
Basil, prosciutto, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts pack flavor into this cool pasta salad.
Spinach Pasta Salad [54]
Tuna/Pasta Bliss [57]
Fun three-color pasta, cubed cheese, albacore tuna and roasted sweet red peppers combine for a refreshing chilled pasta salad. The recipe makes four main-dish servings or eight to 10 side-dish servings.
Tuna/Pasta Bliss [58]
Angel Hair Pasta Salad [61]
This make-ahead salad serves a crowd. It's chockfull of veggies, including tomato, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic. Substitute fresh mushrooms for canned, if you like.
Thai Chicken and Soba Noodle Salad [65]
This Thai-inspired version of chicken salad blends buckwheat noodles, a peanut sauce, and crunchy fresh vegetables and greens.
Ravioli and Greens Salad [69]
Fresh veggies and herbs amp up the flavor but not the calorie count in this mix of whole wheat four-cheese ravioli and homemade dressing.
Spinach-Pasta Salad with Shrimp [73]
Goat or feta cheese and snipped fresh dill add tang to this creamy blend of shrimp and pasta served on baby spinach leaves.
Asian-Style Chicken Salad [77]
Curly noodles, almonds, sesame seeds and rice vinegar blend in this crunchy, tangy salad from a West Des Moines, Iowa, reader.
Ham, Cheese and Macaroni Salad [81]
Cubed ham and Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese combine with peas, celery, onion and cherry tomatoes in this creamy salad, a classic potluck dish.