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Scrumptious Pasta Salad Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated January 05, 2023
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Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Salad

Bring fresh flavor to your table when you serve our pasta salads, starring noodles mixed with fresh veggies, homemade dressing, herbs, cheese and more.

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Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Salad

Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Salad
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In Mexico, grilled corn comes coated in mayonnaise, lime, cheese and cilantro. We just added pasta, plus lots of green onion for bite. It's a macaroni salad that's anything but basic.

Related: Delicious Potluck Salad Recipes

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Penne with Lentils and Feta

Penne with Lentils and Feta
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Hearty and wholesome, this pasta salad is loaded with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lentils, salty cheese and parsley, all cloaked in a light and bright red wine vinaigrette.

Related: Hearty. Healthy Salad Recipes

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Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad
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Combine two potluck staples to create this yummy potluck salad. Expect classic deviled egg flavor with a little zing from the Dijon-style mustard and salty pickled onions.

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Greek Spinach Pasta Salad with Feta and Beans

Greek Spinach-Pasta Salad with Feta and Beans
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Fresh spinach and canned Great Northern beans combine with feta cheese, pasta, dried tomatoes and fresh herbs for a healthy salad you can serve warm or at room temperature.

Related: Great Ways to Use Canned or Dry Beans

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Creamy Spinach-Basil Pasta Salad

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Fresh basil in the dressing lends a hint of pesto-inspired sophistication to this mayo-rich pasta salad.

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Greek Orzo Salad

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Olives and feta give salty punch to this pasta salad from Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese Shop in Minneapolis.

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Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella

Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella
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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and plenty of herbs and spices add color and flavor to this bountiful pasta salad, perfect for a potluck or family gathering. Sprinkle fresh basil on top.

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Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad

Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad
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Shredded chicken makes this gorgeous salad hearty enough to serve on its own for dinner.

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Rainbow Soba Noodle Bowls

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Dressed in creamy peanut dressing, these warm noodles are topped with tons of crisp fresh produce. (Feel free to swap different veggies based on your family's preference.) The recipe comes from the cookbook Pretty Simple Cooking.

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Greek Pasta Salad

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Toss pasta with fresh herbs, vegetables, feta cheese and olives for this Mediterranean-influenced salad.

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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Walnut Pesto

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Walnut Pesto
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This lower-calorie pasta salad features roasted vegetables, whole wheat penne pasta and homemade pesto. To turn it into a main dish, stir in a can of rinsed and drained white beans or add chunks of grilled chicken.

Related: Sensational Salad Recipes

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Southwestern Chicken and Macaroni Salad

Southwestern Chicken and Macaroni Salad
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Awaken your senses with a potluck salad full of hot poblano peppers, cool avocado, crispy chicken strips and cream cheese. 

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