Looking for a simple summer side dish recipe for your next BBQ or picnic? Try these 50 easy pasta salad recipes that are perfect when you need a quick summer salad that can be made up ahead of time.
And while I enjoy fresh green salads and potato salads, the salads I make on repeat during the summer are easy cold pasta salads. Pasta salads are such a perfect summertime side dish because they are not only full of flavor but simple to prep.
Plus, they can be made up ahead of time making them ideal to take to summer parties, potlucks, picnics, graduation parties, 4th of July BBQs, and backyard cookouts.
So, with summer just around the corner, I thought I would gather up some of the best pasta salad recipes that would be perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a side for a simple summer dinner.
Enjoy these easy family-friendly pasta salad recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights this summer. You will find Italian pasta salad, seafood pasta salad, tuna pasta salad, Greek pasta salad and so much more.
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Swirls of Flavor
Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad combines fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil pesto, the flavors of Caprese, with pasta for a pasta salad bursting with summer flavors.
This easy Corn, Bacon and Arugula Pasta Salad has a creamy honey Dijon dressing, with fresh, sweet corn, crispy bacon, and fresh arugula. It's the perfect side dish to any grilled meat.
This Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad is a refreshing side with loaded veggies, cheese, and tangy vinaigrette, perfect for barbecues or picnics, ready in just 10 minutes!
Creamy bowtie pasta salad is a super easy pasta salad recipe! Loaded with veggies and tons of flavor it's perfect to serve at your next family get-together. It's also great for summer cookouts and potlucks.
This Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad recipe has everything we love in a pasta salad - chewy pasta, homemade vinaigrette, crunch and color, and loads of flavorful and salty bites.
A mayonnaise-based macaroni salad made with elbow macaroni, tuna fish, green peas, and red onion topped with hard-boiled eggs and a sprinkle of paprika.
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad has tender chicken, crispy bacon, veggies, and cheese in creamy ranch dressing that creates a mouthwatering combination you’ll crave.
This easy Pesto Pasta Salad is filled with zesty pesto, pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella cheese pearls, and kalamata olives. It's ready in less than 30 minutes, and the perfect side dish for picnics, parties, and summer cookouts.
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines pasta with grilled corn, cotija cheese, and roasted poblano peppers, creating a fiesta in every bite with a delicious flavors and textures.
The dill pickles and their juice give this pasta salad a tart flavor with some nice texture and crunch. Perfect for all your cookouts, picnics and bbq’s!
Crab Pasta Salad is a flavorful side dish that is perfect for your next cookout, potluck, or dinner side with a seafood twist. It is easy to make and very filling.
This zesty Italian pasta salad with Italian dressing is sure to please! Full of rainbow rotini pasta and lots of fresh vegetables, this healthy recipe is a great option for summer entertaining.
Fresh and healthy for summer cookouts and BBQ’s, this mayo-free Mediterranean chickpea pasta salad is made with crisp vegetables and a light oregano vinaigrette.
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