30+ of the BEST Pasta Salad Recipes (2024)

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We gathered up Over 30 of the BEST Pasta Salad Recipes to share with you today. These are all very easy to make and absolutely delicious for summer bbq’s, parties, and family gatherings.

Pasta Salad Recipes

I absolutely love all kinds of pasta salad recipes. They are so quick and easy to make with so many unique ways to make them. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, or just packing something for lunch, any one of these pasta salads will make a delicious addition.

BLT Pasta Salad…

Looking for a quick and flavor-packed side dish? Make thisBLT Pasta Saladrecipe! Crisp bacon, Romain lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, onions, avocado, and pasta tossed with a creamy ranch dressing–this salad has it all!

Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

ThisCreamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad recipeis everything you want in a summer side dish! Tender pasta is tossed with a creamy homemade dressing, then mixed with ham, cheese, peas, onions, and bell peppers. The pops of color – and flavor – are hard to resist! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs and family picnics.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Saladis the delicious side dish you’ll want to make for every cookout, picnic, potluck, and family dinner from now on. Mini pasta shells, chopped dill pickles, cheddar cheese, onions, fresh dill and other seasonings mixed up with a homemade dressings… this pasta salad is sure to be everyone’s favorite!

Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This salad has it all — flavor, sweetness, and texture and we can’t get enough of it!

Creamy Poolside Pasta Salad

This is the absoluteBest EverCreamy Pasta Saladrecipe made with cucumbers, bell peppers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese and a creamy ranch dressing full of flavor!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Saladis a delicious combination of pasta salad and caesar salad with chicken, penne pasta and veggies.

Dorito Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Saladis an easy and delicious pasta salad recipe we love serving at get-togethers. This hearty salad has one secret ingredient that gives it extra flavor and crunch: Nacho Cheese Doritos.

Loaded Pasta Salad from Baked at Midnight

This salad combines a bit of everything. In fact, it could be a complete meal if you wanted it to be, but it’s great served as a side.

BLT Macaroni Salad fromGirl on a Mission

Instead of bringing the dreadful, boring macaroni salad without other vibrant, savory ingredients – try bringing this BLT macaroni salad.

Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad from Bake at Midnight

Roasted veggies and pasta give this salad a great flavor. Combine it with a sweet and fruity dressing and this salad is perfection.

Pizza Pasta Salad from Spend with Pennies

This pizza pasta salad is one that your whole family will agree on! We add pepperoni, onions, peppers and olives but you can add in your own favorite pizza toppings including sausage, cooked & cooled mushrooms or even sundried tomatoes!

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad fromRants from My Crazy Kitchen

This copycat version of Walmart’s Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad tastes just like the original! This broccoli salad will quickly become a family favorite to make time and time again.

Hawaiian Tortellini Salad fromThe Slow Roasted Italian

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Saladis a like a party in your mouth! It’s a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.

Greek Pasta Salad from Spend with Pennies

Greek Pasta Saladis an easy side, perfect to prep ahead and a hit at every party or potluck! Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese and olives are tossed in a Greek dressingfor the perfect make aheadside dish.

BLT Pasta Salad from Dinner at the Zoo

This BLT pasta salad recipe is full of veggies, avocado, pasta and crispy bacon, all tossed in a cool and creamy dressing. The perfect easy meal or side dish that’s great for potlucks.

BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD from Cafe Delites

bruschetta chicken pasta salad is a must make for any occasion! with italian seasoned grilled chicken and a good kick of garlic and parmesan cheese, this is one pasta salad that will impress!

Creamy Cheddar Pasta Salad fromCenter Cut Cook

Creamy Cheddar Pasta Salad with a simple dressing is a fantastic side dish for a summer BBQ! It’s versatile too – add in broccoli or any other veggies that you’d like!

Avocado BLT Pasta Salad fromCloset Cooking

A BLT inspired pasta salad with bacon, baby spinach, tomato and diced avocado in a creamy avocado dressing (aka a Buttermilk Gucamole Dressing).

Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad fromFoodie Crush…

Classic Italian flavors make this super easy pasta salad with pepperoni, veggies, and Italian dressing a potluck favorite everyone will love.

Cowboy Pasta Salad from Barefeet in the Kitchen…

Filled with ground beef, pasta, peppers, and jalapenos, the Cowboy Pasta Salad is a hearty, spicy, pasta salad perfect for the meat-lover in your life.

Asparagus Pasta Salad from I Wash You Dry…

This salad is full of deliciousness. It’s a cold pasta salad, which is great for pot lucks and bbq’s! The dressing is made with greek yogurt and lemon so it’s creamy, tangy and actually pretty healthy too!

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad fromSpend with Pennies

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is literally my favorite pasta salad ever! In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish!

Tuna Pasta Salad from The Best Blog Recipes

Cold Tuna Pastais an old fashioned recipe that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or anytime you need a delicious and easy to make side dish. The combination of pasta, tuna, peas, onions, mayonnaise and miracle whip comes together to make the all time best pasta salad.

Avocado Cold Pasta Salad from Spend with Pennies

Avocado Pasta Salad is a rich, creamy and totally delicious pasta salad loaded with fresh juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon and creamy avocados. This pasta salad uses avocados in place of mayonnaise for a dressing that is rich and creamy yet loaded with the benefits of avocado!