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91 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

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Check out this ultimate list of quick and easy pasta salad recipes for a crowd. They’re perfect for spring and summer meals!

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We’re sharing the best pasta salad recipes for a crowd to enjoy with your spring and summer meals.

From protein-rich pasta dishes with chicken, beef, pork, and seafood to vegan and vegetarian options, there’s something for everyone on this list!

You’ll find quick and easy main dishes and sides that are perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and backyard BBQs.

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  1. The Best Pasta Salad Recipes
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The Best Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta Salad with Chicken

Chicken lovers will enjoy these flavorful and inventive pasta dishes featuring delicious dressings and fresh veggies.

Serving fork and spoon in pasta salad with rotini, tomatoes, and cucumber.
Buffalo chicken pasta salad in a large white oval bowl.
Bacon chicken pasta salad in a clear glass bowl with a wooden spoon.
Bowtie pasta salad in a clear glass bowl on a blue tablecloth.
Pesto rotini pasta salad in a large white bowl with green garnish.
Chicken pasta salad with olives, mozzarella balls, and tomatoes in a clear glass bowl.
Chicken pasta salad with pecans, tomatoes, and basil in a large brown bowl.
Creamy rotini pasta salad with chicken and a metal spoon.
BBQ chicken pasta salad in a large white bowl with green garnish.
Creamy rotini pasta salad with chicken in a large wooden bowl with green garnish.
Bowtie Chicken Pasta Salad with Mandarin oranges and spinach.
Chicken pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes in a large white bowl with green garnish.
Mandarin Chicken pasta salad in a large white bowl with wonton strips.

Pasta Salad with Beef

Steak pasta salad in a large white bowl with a metal spoon.
Taco pasta salad with cherry tomatoes in a white bowl with a metal spoon.

Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Seafood

Enjoy yummy seafood favorites like shrimp, salmon, and tuna in these delightful spring and summer-inspired pasta salads.

Shrimp pasta salad with snap peas on a gray plate.
Cajun shrimp macaroni pasta salad in a large white bowl.
Pesto shrimp pasta salad with sliced boiled egg and peas.
Tuna tortellini pasta salad in a large mint green bowl with green garnish.
Shrimp cocktail pasta salad on a bed of lettuce.
Shrimp pasta salad with sliced mini peppers and avocado.
Smoked salmon pasta salad in a large bowl with wooden spoons.
Classic tuna pasta salad with peas in a large white bowl with green garnish.
Shrimp pasta salad in a large bowl with green garnish and a metal spoon.
Spanish sardines pasta salad in bowls with green garnish.
Spicy tuna pasta salad in a large bowl with green garnish.
Summer tuna pasta salad with peas and corn in a large white bowl.

Pasta Salad with Bacon/Ham/Salami/Pepperoni

Below you’ll find family-friendly pasta salads loaded with bacon, ham, salami, and pepperoni, along with mouth-watering dressings and wholesome vegetables.

Two wooden spoons rest in bowl of Italian pasta salad with fresh vegetables.
Two salad spoons in bowl of pizza pasta salad with pepperoni, tomatoes, and olives.
BLT pasta salad with creamy avocado dressing in a serving bowl and on a plate.
BLT pasta salad with bowtie pasta on a large white serving platter.
Jalapeno popper pasta salad in a large clear glass bowl.
Antipasto pasta salad in a large white bowl next to wood spoons and a red and white striped kitchen towel.
Smoked Italian pasta salad in a black bowl with a metal spoon.
Bacon ranch tortellini pasta salad in a large clear glass bowl.
Italian pasta salad with asparagus in a large clear glass bowl.
Creamy ham and cheese pasta salad on a large white serving plate.
Bacon and avocado pasta salad on a large white plate.
Pasta salad with corn, bacon, and arugula in a large white bowl.
Creamy pasta salad with ham, peas, and cheddar cheese.
Blue cheese pasta salad with boiled eggs and bacon.

Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Here are some of our favorite meat-free pasta salads that will please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Two bowls of dill pickle macaroni salad on table with greenery stem and gold forks nearby.
Close up of Hawaiian mac salad.
Lemon orzo pasta salad with cucumbers and tomatoes in a large white bowl.
Orzo pasta salad with pesto, tomatoes, and basil in a large white bowl.
Caprese pasta salad with basil and tomatoes in a large gray bowl.
Pasta salad with vegetables and cheese in a large white serving bowl.
Orzo white bean pasta salad in a large white bowl with a wooden spoon.
Rotini caprese pasta salad with tomatoes and basil.
Mexican street corn pasta salad in a large bowl with a jalapeno on top.
Creamy Greek tzatziki pasta salad in a large blue serving bowl.
Greek orzo pasta salad in a large white serving bowl.
Chickpea pasta salad in a large white bowl next to a smaller wooden bowl.
Spicy pasta salad with tomatoes, cheese, and basil in a white bowl with a metal spoon.
Tuscan pasta salad with veggies and spinach in a large white bowl.
Spaghetti salad with olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large white bowl.
Pasta salad with lemon-herb vinaigrette and summer vegetables in a large clear glass bowl.
Honey and lime pasta salad with summer veggies in a large glass serving bowl.
Peach pasta salad with mozzarella in a large white serving bowl.
Halloumi pasta salad in a small white bowl with a metal spoon.
Strawberry pasta salad with balsamic dressing in a large white bowl.
Spaghetti pasta salad with cheddar cheese and vegetable in a large white serving bowl.
Italian linguine pasta salad and pesto with vegetables on a large white serving platter.
Southern macaroni salad with cheddar cheese and vegetables.
Pasta salad with red pepper pesto in a large white serving bowl.
Broccoli rand pasta salad in a large glass serving bowl.
Mexican pasta salad with jalapenos in a large rustic serving bowl.
Caprese orzo pasta salad with mozzarella balls.
Coleslaw orzo pasta salad in a large white serving bowl.

Vegan Pasta Salad

We didn’t forget our vegan friends! Here are some incredible vegan pasta salads that don’t skimp on flavor or creativity.

Asian bowtie pasta salad with spinach, chow mein noodles, oranges, and carrots.
Vegan macaroni salad in a white bowl with tofu squares.
Vegan ranch pasta salad in a large white serving bowl.
Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with pesto in a white bowl.
veggie-loaded pasta salad with bowtie pasta in a large glass serving bowl.
Marinated artichoke heats pasta in a large white bowl with olives and tomatoes.
Grilled veggie pesto pasta salad in a large white bowl.
Strawberry avocado pasta salad in a large white serving bowl.
Thai peanut pasta salad in a large white serving bowl.
Asian pasta salad with peanut dressing in a large cast iron skillet.
Pasta salad with roasted corn and edamame on a large white serving plate.
Beans and greens pasta salad in a serving bowl and eating bowl.
Pasta salad with Catalina dressing in a large glass serving bowl.
Corn and tomato pasta salad in a large white serving bowl with green garnish.
Mushroom pasta salad with tomatoes in a large white serving bowl.
A woman holds a white bowl of creamy hummus pasta salad.
Creamy avocado pasta salad with tomatoes in a white bowl.
Tuscan white bean pasta salad with tomatoes and spinach.
Summer orzo pasta salad with tomatoes and cucumbers in a large white serving bowl.

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