Pasta salad recipes
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130 · 30 minutes · This creamy pasta salad is going to quickly become one of your favorite side dishes. It’s perfect for pairing with almost any dinner, and we especially love it with some grilled chicken, a nice salad, or some burgers. It’s also perfect for taking to a potluck style dinner!
Ingredients
Meat
- • 12 oz Bacon, thick cut cooked and chopped
Produce
- • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- • 2 cup Peas, frozen
Condiments
- • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
Pasta & Grains
- • 12 oz Pasta noodles, small
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- • 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Easy Italian pasta salad takes just minutes to make with rotini pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese & Italian dressing.

JoAnn Gilbert saved to new recipes
This fresh and easy salad combines all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad now with pasta!

Laurie Moreno saved to Harpers birthday
59 · This delicious Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is easy to make and is the perfect side dish to bring to picnics, barbeques, and potlucks! Just toss your favorite pasta with fresh ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Then whip up a simple lemon-herb vinaigrette to give it a fresh and flavorful kick. This salad comes together in about 15 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Produce
- • 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes
- • 1 English cucumber
- • 2 Garlic cloves, small
- • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
Condiments
- • 1 tsp Honey
- • 2/3 cup Kalamata olives
- • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly-squeezed
Pasta & Grains
- • 12 oz Pasta, dry
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly-cracked
- • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
- • 1/4 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
- • 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
Dairy
- • 4 oz Feta cheese
Other
- • half of a medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
Tender pasta is coated in creamy ranch dressing, bacon and more in this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. This pasta salad is always a hit!

Debbie ten Napel saved to Food
Pasta mixed with homemade Italian dressing, vegetables and yummy Italian seasonings for this easy Italian Pasta Salad, perfect as a side for BBQ or potluck dish.
Jessica Novreske saved to summer.food
Whip up a 2-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.
Allissa Jackson saved to Food
36 · 30 minutes · Whether you’re looking for a refreshing lunch or a dish to bring to a potluck, this pesto pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. Made with basil pesto tossed in perfectly cooked pasta noodles, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Produce
- • 3 cups Basil, leaves
- • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- • 2 cloves Garlic
- • 1/4 cup Parsley
- • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini
- • 1/2 cup Red onion
Condiments
- • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 lb Pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- • 1 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
- • 1/3 cup Pine nuts
Dairy
- • 8 oz Mozzarella, fresh
- • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Our Go-to Pasta Salad with a homemade creamy Italian dressing! This Italian Pasta Salad has all of the best ingredients with salami, fresh mozzarella, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, olives and rotini pasta. This salad recipe is loaded and is a meal in itself - takes just 30 minutes to make and it's perfect for meal prep and meal planning because it's a make-ahead recipe. WINNING!!

Tried and Tasty saved to Soups, Salads, Sandwiches