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!
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.”
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 (♡♡♡).”
More Easy Pasta Salad Recipes
Love these and a new twist on summer salads to use this summer for me.
That’s great! Glad you enjoyed them.