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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Pasta Salad Recipes That Will Be the Stars of Your Summer Parties

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 23, 2024, updated June 20, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Pasta salads are the perfect summer party dish - easy to make and sure to be crowd-pleasers. This collection of 18 recipes puts a fresh, flavorful spin on the classic. From Mediterranean touches to BBQ flavors, these pasta salads will steal the show at your next backyard bash.

    Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

    A bowl of chicken pesto pasta salad.
    Photo Credit: Frozen Bananas.

    This Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! This recipe comes together in under 20 minutes.

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    Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies

    Red pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Done in under 30 minutes with just 15 minutes of active prepping & cooking this red pesto pasta is packed with veggies & flavor. Easy to make with homemade or store-bought pesto - and just as delicious served cold as it is hot.

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    Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

    Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    If you like Goddess salad dressing, you will love this salad with pasta, four vegetables, tahini dressing, parsley and basil.

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    BBQ Pasta Salad

    BBQ Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    A pasta salad for BBQ lovers! Elbow noodles, corn, tomatoes, scallions, chewy BBQ tofu crumbles and a creamy dressing. A fun twist on pasta salad!

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    Tuna Pasta Salad

    Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    Pull out a bowl and brace yourself for seconds. This delicious tuna and pasta dinner makes for a wonderful family meal.

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    Bruschetta Pasta Salad

    Bruschetta Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Walder Wellness.

    This cold bruschetta pasta salad is made with juicy cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Homemade sourdough breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch + bruschetta-inspired flavour! This recipe is seriously SO delicious – it’s great for a dinner party, barbecue, or packed lunch.

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    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Caprese pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Leftovers Then Breakfast.

    This is an easy and delicious summer salad full of fresh ingredients! A tangy balsamic dressing ties the fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and tender pasta together for the perfect side dish to any potluck or BBQ.

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    Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Two Pink Peonies.

    This Italian bow tie pasta salad is the perfect cheap, easy meal. It is so easy to make and great for parties and potlucks, and perfect for using up leftover ham!

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    Roasted Beet Pasta Salad

    Roasted Beet Pasta Salad with Basil Dressing.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    A simple yet unique spin on classic pasta salad. The hands-on time is minimal and it’s the perfect side for summer dinner parties.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    When the weather gets warmer, this pasta salad is a great lunch or dinner choice, that's tasty enough to serve to guests.

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    Vegetable Pasta Salad

    Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    This delicious vegetable pasta salad recipe is perfect for a vegan or vegetarian pasta dinner, or as a side dish to a main course right off the grill.

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    Orrechiette Pasta Salad

    Orecchiette Pasta Salad Recipe.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

    This delicious Orecchiette Pasta Salad is a colorful combination of veggies and herbs for a great summer side dish. Try it for your next barbecue or potluck!

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    Salmon Asparagus Pasta Salad

    SALMON ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD.
    Photo credit: Maple + Mango.

    Loaded with fresh asparagus, canned salmon (or fresh!), hard-boiled eggs, and pasta, all tossed together in a creamy lemon dill dressing. This recipe is absolutely delicious, easy to make and sure to become a new spring/summer fave!

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Get on my Plate.

    This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is excellent for an easy family dinner or a crowd-pleaser side dish. Tender chicken, crispy bacon, cooked pasta, and fresh vegetables tossed in a creamy ranch dressing for the most delicious and hearty salad.

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    Cobb Pasta Salad

    Cobb pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Suburban Simplicity.

    It's the classic Cobb Salad turned up a notch! This version features perfectly cooked pasta, crisp bacon, ripe tomatoes, cubed chicken, chopped eggs, creamy avocado, and blue cheese dressing. Delish! It takes less than 30 minutes to put together.

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    Greek Pasta Salad

    Greek pasta salad.
    Photo credit:

    A bright, light, refreshing Greek pasta salad full of fresh vegetables and topped with a tasty dressing.

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    Italian Pasta Salad

    Italian Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This zesty Italian pasta salad is made with fresh vegetables, mozzarella pearls, and salami, and is topped with a delicious homemade Italian salad dressing.

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    Mediterranean Pizza Pasta Salad

    Mediterranean Pizza Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: A Taste For Travel.

    Want to put a spin on your pasta salad? Then I highly recommend this pizza pasta salad! It’s packed with sliced pepperoni, fresh veggies, and a quick vinaigrette- and even better, it comes together in just minutes.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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