Summer screams pasta salad. If you are looking for a light lunch or dinner to whip up, or maybe even a summer side dish or potluck recipe. This list of pasta salad recipes are the perfect pairing. Scroll through and see what tasty recipes I have in store for you.
Make sure to also check out these other summer recipes. Patriotic popcorn cake, strawberry shortcake, or try one of these camping breakfast recipes.
Best Pasta Salad Recipes
1.) Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Here is a super easy and delicious chicken pasta salad. This makes a delicious light lunch or dinner you can whip up and serve the whole family.
2.) Avocado Pasta Salad
Here is a pasta salad that has the flavor of avocado as a stand-out flavor. Light, refreshing, and a fantastic side dish or main dish.
3.) Bruschetta Pasta Salad from Bake Me Some Sugar
Here is a super simple but flavorful pasta salad that is full of flavor. Whip this up for a light and refreshing side dish for a summer cookout.
4.) Vegetable Pasta Salad from Savor and Savvy
Here is a vegetable-loaded pasta salad that is fresh, light, and full of veggies in each bite. Whip this up for a satisfying side dish for a crowd to enjoy.
5.) Vegan Pasta Salad from Food With Feelings
Here is a vegan pasta salad that is so colorful, and full of veggies to leave you feeling fueled up and ready to tackle the rest of your busy day.
6.) Israeli Pasta Salad from The View from Great Island
Here is a chopped pasta salad that is loaded with tender pasta, cheese, olives, and veggies galore. Whip this up for a fantastic summer potluck side dish.
7.) Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe from Snappy Gourmet
If you love pasta that has a bit of kick, here you can whip up this buffalo chicken recipe to try out. A delicious weeknight dinner that has minimal prep.
8.) Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad from Trial and Eater
Here is a fantastic macaroni salad that is full of deviled egg flavor. This is one of my favorites for taking to serve at a summer cookout. It is a fantastic recipe for you to try.
9.) Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad from Strength and Sunshine
If you need a gluten free recipe, here is a great recipe. This can be whipped up and you can serve up your family and friends a wholesome and healthy pasta salad.
10.) Jalapeno Ranch Pasta Salad from Simply Stacie
Here is a fantastic jalapeno ranch pasta salad recipe. It carries a bit of a kick with a nice cool flavor from the ranch. Serve this up in no time to your hungry crowd.
11.) Fiesta Ranch Pasta Salad from Butter with A Side Of Bread
Here is a delicious ranch fiesta pasta salad. Bursting with refreshing salad for you to try out. The corn chips on top add a nice really crispy crunch.
12.) Tortellini Pasta Salad from Bake Me Some Sugar
Here is a simple and delicious tortellini pasta salad that uses a homemade creamy sauce to toss your pasta in. Serve this up as a cheesy side dish.
13.) Tomato & Arugula Balsamic Pasta Salad from A Saucy Kitchen
Greens and pasta collide in this arugula pasta salad recipe. You will love the pairing of the ingredients. It is such a simple dish to throw together in no time.
14.) Mexican Pasta Salad from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Here is a delicious Mexican pasta salad that offers a Tex-Mex pasta salad. Black beans, corn, and pasta along with tex mex flair in each bite.
15.) Pesto Pasta Salad from Dinner at The Zoo
If you enjoy pesto here is a delicious pasta pesto dish. Mozzarella balls, olives, pasta, nuts, tomatoes and more all in one easy salad recipe.
16.) BLT Pasta Salad from The Gunny Sacks
Here is a salad that offers flavors of a famous BLT sandwich in each bite. Give this simple dish a try and let me know in the comments how you like it.
17.) Hawaiian Pasta Salad from Recipes from a Pantry
Sweet and savory are what you get in this Hawaiian salad. Pineapple is one of our favorites, that we enjoy making for summer bbqs with a crowd.
18.) Pizza Pasta Salad from Cincy Shopper
If you have a love for pizza consider adding this pizza pasta to your meal plan. It is loaded with pepperoni, veggies, cheese and an Italian dressing.
19.) Crack Chicken Pasta Salad from My Crazy Good Life
Here is a twist to the famous crack chicken. This recipe you make into a creamy and cheesy pasta salad studded with tender chicken in every bite.
20.) Asian Pasta Salad from Valerie’s Kitchen
Here is a pasta salad that offers a nice kick of Asian pasta salad. Sweet and savory in every single bite is what you will get with this recipe.