Pasta Salad Recipes- these quick and easy pasta salad recipes are perfect for parties, cookouts, picnics, and potlucks! They can be served as a side dish or main dish and are sure to be a crowd pleaser!You will make these easy pasta salads all summer long!
Are you looking for the BEST pasta salad recipe to take to your next BBQ, party, picnic, or potluck? Well, you’ve come to the right place because I am sharing our favorite pasta salad recipes!
Pasta salad is always a great side dish to burgers, grilled chicken, sandwiches, kabobs, and more! You can also serve these hearty salads as a main dish because they are satisfying and full of flavor. These salads are great to have in the fridge, especially during the hot summer months for easy lunches and dinners.
All of these pasta salad recipes are simple to make and crowd pleasers! I guarantee your family and friends will ask you for the recipe…and I bet you go home with an empty bowl!
Let me know which pasta salad you try first. Make your way down the list. I think you will love them all!!
BLT Pasta Salad
25 minutesminutes
BLT Pasta Salad-Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado tossed with pasta and a creamy herb dressing. All of the classic BLT flavors in one bowl! This pasta salad recipe is a summertime favorite!
Chicken Pasta Salad- the BEST pasta salad for potlucks, parties, and picnics! This simple pasta salad has chicken, bacon, tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and a light lemon dressing.
Caprese Pasta Salad- pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. This simple and delicious pasta salad is perfect for summertime or anytime!
Sun-Dried Tomato, White Bean, and Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad
25 minutesminutes
Sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, and artichokes come together in a pesto pasta salad that’s great for potlucks, leftovers, and snacking all summer long!
Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing. The perfect pasta salad for springtime!
Italian Tortellini Salad made with cheese tortellini, tomatoes, salami, olives, basil, zesty homemade Italian dressing and more! This hearty pasta salad can be served as a main dish or side dish.
This simple pasta salad is made with orzo, pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic. It is the perfect salad for potlucks, picnics, easy lunches, or even a light dinner.
One part Caesar salad, one part pasta salad…this Caesar Tortellini Salad is completely delicious! Homemade dressing and cheesy tortellini make this pasta salad out of this worldand perfect for any potluck or party!
I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open! Read More
I’ve tried so many of your pasta salads this summer – we have lots of grape tomatoes and cucumbers in our garden so am making at least one pasta salad per week. Love all the options here!
My recipe list will be enriched by these healthy and easy-to-cook recipes. Great job!
Enjoy!
Thank you Maria !
You are welcome!
I’ve tried so many of your pasta salads this summer – we have lots of grape tomatoes and cucumbers in our garden so am making at least one pasta salad per week. Love all the options here!