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With a wide variety of ingredients and flavors, these incredible Summer Pasta Salad Recipes are great for picnics, pool parties, barbecues, and more! There are options for different kinds of proteins and vegetarian recipes without meat.
When the weather starts to get warmer, I like to bring out my most reliable pasta salad recipes! These are great for any kind of party in the summer, and there are so many combinations of ingredients and flavors you can choose from.
These pasta salad recipes without meat are still packed with refreshing flavors! My Dill Pickle Pasta Salad and Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad are some of my absolute favs, but all of these vegetarian-friendly recipes are sure to impress.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Refreshing and flavorful, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is packed with deliciously salty and sour dill pickle flavor!
An Israeli couscous salad recipe that is tossed with a Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette and mixed with squash, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. It's a vibrant salad that is perfect for lunch, as a side dish, or even by itself.
Creamy Tuscan Kale Campanelle With Lemony Panko Bread Crumbs
Creamy Tuscan Kale Campanelle is made with your favorite super food, kale, and mixed into a creamy pasta. It's about to be your new go-to pasta dish for weeknights!
Goat Cheese Orzo Pasta Salad is great to serve for gatherings any time of year. Made with diced asparagus and creamy goat cheese, your guests will absolutely love this orzo pasta salad recipe.
Hearty and filling, these pasta salads have meat in them for a delicious boost of protein! Great as wholesome side dishes or even main courses, my Orange Chicken Pasta Salad is a fun take on the classic dish.
This Caprese Pasta Salad is another all-time fav that’s excellent during those hot summer months.
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Cheeseburger Pasta Salad
This 20 minute Cheeseburger Pasta Salad is so easy to throw together and even tastes great the next day! Serve it as a main dish or side!
This easy Gluten-Free Mediterranean Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh flavors! This healthy gluten free pasta salad recipe makes the perfect Summer, BBQ, or picnic side dish recipe!
Easy and uniquely delicious, this easy Taco Pasta Salad recipe is perfect for a flavorful side dish or even a light and tasty entree! You'll love the classic taco flavors combined with your favorite pasta for a satisfying dish.
Lemon Orzo Salad With Garlic Butter Shrimp is a simple yet elegant main dish made with bright lemony flavors and fresh dill. Serve it at your next dinner party or pack it up for your weekly meal prep!
What kind of pasta is best for summer pasta salads?
A nice hearty pasta shape that will hold well is best for most pasta salads! I like to go for fusili, rotini, penne, or farfalle (bow ties) but feel free to use another similar shape if you prefer.
What’s the secret to a good pasta salad?
Letting all the ingredients and flavors meld together is key to a great pasta salad. Letting things sit and develop for a few minutes before digging in is the best way to get the best flavor. Also serving it with extra sauce on the side because noodles absorb so much of it!
Should you make pasta salad the night before?
You definitely can! Pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish because the flavors only get better the longer it sits. For a lot of recipes, you may want to let the pasta salad come up to room temperature before you enjoy.
