Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

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You need an arsenal of easy pasta salad recipes when it comes to potlucks, family reunions, brunches, block parties, or simply dinner with family on the patio.

I think I make a pasta salad every week in the summertime. With all the fruits and vegetables in my garden plus what I pick up at the farmer's market -- it just seems to taste best tossed together with pasta. Served as a side dish -- or the main dish, pasta salads seem to take the guesswork out of dinner.

I have teen boys and men in my family, so protein is a must. It's easy to toss in some chicken, shrimp, a can of salmon, or any leftover meat from the night before to any easy pasta dish to make it a complete meal.

Vary your pasta shapes for variety, and use any veggies you have on hand. It will be hearty and delicious. Not to mention quick and easy.

Italian Pasta Salad

This sweet, salty and tangy pasta salad is full of color and flavor! You will love how easy it is to prepare for parties, potlucks and simple weeknight sides. No cooking, no fuss, and nothing but delicious goodness!

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Everything But The Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad

"This is the dinner I make when sauces, veggies and cheeses start piling up in the fridge, which if you are me, is at least a weekly occurrence. The salad is honestly just a little bit different every time I make it, but today I am sharing my base version, which also happens to be my favorite version."

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Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles

"This Vietnamese Chicken Salad starts with the tangy, salty, lime-and-garlic-y dressing, which totally shines with the cooling mint + cilantro and a handful of fiery-crisp serrano peppers, which all results in me wrapping my fork with a combination of spicy-cool, salty-tangy veggies, chicken, and NOODLES (♡♡♡)."

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More Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. It consists of four ingredients tossed with pasta and a pesto-based vinaigrette that adds vibrant flavor to this easy take on classic caprese salad.

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2

Easy Greek Pasta Salad

An easy Greek Pasta Salad with Mediterranean ingredients, bursting with flavor. Ready in 10 minutes or make ahead for delicious summer meals!

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3

Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy Pasta Salad is delicious and healthy with homemade Italian dressing, tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumbers, feta, and pepperoncini.

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4

Farro Salad with Orzo Recipe

Try this easy-to-make Mediterranean Farro Salad with orzo pasta, fresh veggies, and tangy feta. A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta salads.

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5

Easy Pasta Salad with Shredded Carrots

Just like Grandma used to make, this easy summer pasta salad is perfect for cookouts, picnics and patio dining. A nostalgic dish that's just as delicious today as it was those long ago summers.

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6

Macaroni Salad: Simple and Classic Recipe

Macaroni Salad is a classic, delicious, pasta salad recipe that every cookout, BBQ, potluck, and picnic deserves! Incredibly simple to make, it's filled with fresh vegetables and macaroni tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet, and creamy homemade dressing.

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