30+ Pasta Salad Recipes | The Recipe Rebel (2024)

Whole wheat rotini turns this recipe into a health-conscious version of BBQ chicken pasta salad! A summertime classic packed with all kinds of BBQ flavor!

Spicy Buffalo chicken dip is always a crowd-pleaser at parties, and it’s just as delicious in the form of a pasta salad!

An easy summer side dish that’s also budget-friendly! Take this creamy ranch pasta salad to warm weather get-togethers or keep a batch in the fridge for a quick and nutritious lunch.

This pasta salad recipe ties together a delicious mix of sweet fruit and savory chicken, while cashews give it a little extra crunch!

Protein and veggies all in one bowl makes the perfect meal, right? That’s exactly what you get with this hearty pasta salad with chicken, broccoli and raisins!

This Italian pasta salad has it all. Soft mozzarella pearls, tender salami and a tangy dressing make up a smorgasbord of flavors and textures, all in one bowl!

Instead of short pasta, this Italian-inspired pasta salad is made with tender spaghetti noodles. A unique twist on pasta salad that still packs all kinds of delicious flavors!

This easy recipe has all sorts of beautiful colors thanks to a wonderful combination of vegetables, meats, and cheeses tossed in a flavorful dressing. Just like an antipasto platter, but with the added bonus of pasta!

A simple and delicious Italian pasta salad made with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and fusilli pasta, served warm for something a little cozy!

Packed with plenty of heat, this spicy pasta salad is kicked up a notch with Arrabbiata-style pesto made with sun dried tomatoes.

Creamy feta, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables make this one hearty pasta salad – this simple orzo salad recipe is great for lunch or as a side dish!

Like a traditional Greek salad, but with pasta! Fresh mint and a zesty vinaigrette are beautiful finishing touches on this easy orzo pasta salad.

An effortless side dish idea that only gets better each time you make it! Jazz up this Mediterranean orzo salad with homemade dressing or add chicken for protein.

Craving something light yet filling for dinner? Enjoy this one-bowl meal complete with warm grilled chicken, roasted vegetables and orzo.

Don’t wait for your next potluck to make this pasta salad! Mediterranean pasta salad is bursting with fresh shrimp, summer vegetables and a light lemony dressing for the ultimate summer side.

Your favorite seafood sandwich just got better! Cajun shrimp, crispy vegetables and tender tortellini are topped with a zingy remoulade sauce in this creative twist on a po’boy.

Snappy asparagus, fresh shrimp and crunchy snap peas make this primavera pasta salad the perfect summer lunch.

A quick and easy pasta salad for picnics and potlucks! With the added veggies and protein, you have a complete lunch all in one bowl!

If you love tuna salad, you’re going to love this twist on the American favorite, as a lightened up pasta salad with lemon vinaigrette!

With that fresh-off-the-grill flavor, this grilled vegetable pasta salad is drenched in summer goodness and a delicious homemade vinaigrette!

Transport yourself to an island in the Mediterranean with one bite of this fresh pasta salad! Crisp, chopped veggies with tender noodles and zesty Greek dressing make this the perfect dish for summer.

Cowboy pasta salad is a unique twist on a summer side dish, chock full of bacon, ground beef, cheese and tangy hot sauce!

Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and spinach come together in another Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad. Tossed with crumbly feta cheese and a homemade dressing!

Pickle fans, do I have the pasta salad recipe for you! A creamy pasta salad loaded with crisp dill pickles and shell pasta, plus fresh dill and pickle juice for even more added flavor.

Gorgeous flavors of ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella mingle in a balsamic dressing made with zesty parmesan cheese! One forkful of this pasta salad feels like a bit out of summer!

All the fabulous flavors of a Hawaiian pizza, loaded into an ultra-tasty homemade pasta salad! Smoky ham, sweet pineapple and crunchy peppers join forces with rotini pasta, and the result couldn’t be more satisfying!

This deliciously creamy pasta salad is made easy with fresh and frozen veggies and tender pasta, tossed in a smooth avocado dressing made with a sneaky special ingredient!

A classic and versatile creamy pasta salad recipe that you can bring to all your summer cookouts, picnics, parties and beyond! Loaded up with crispy bacon and dotted with crisp green peas.

This pasta salad recipe is positively exploding with Mexican-style flavors! A taco and a pasta salad meet somewhere in the middle with this fun and tasty recipe.

A 6-ingredient pasta salad that you can toss together in literally minutes! Dressed in a flavorful green basil pesto with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.