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Searching for some delicious Pasta Salad Recipes to prepare? In this roundup post, I have compiled more than 40 of the best pasta salad recipes that you can prepare either for a potluck, family gathering or just make a plate for yourself.
I love pasta salad but honestly I got bored making the same type of pasta salad which I learnt during my high school days. Having bought a packet of Tortellini a few days back, I decided to research for some Easy Pasta Salad Recipes.
What I found left me drooling and craving for a pasta salad even more. The list of pasta salad recipes on the internet were endless. From cold pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, right up to some Italian pasta salad. There are just too many delicious pasta salad recipes to mention.
The Best Pasta Salad Recipes
Basically, a Pasta Salad is a salad like dish that has the the main ingredient of one or more types of pasta. Being a ‘salad’ it is usually served cold with some dressing over it.
There may be a few hundred types of pasta in the market, so imagine the variety of Pasta Salad that you can make. Besides pasta as the main ingredient, vegetables, meats, seafood, nuts and herbs are also part of this easy to prepare dish.
You don’t need to have any specific cooking skill to prepare a delicious plate or bowl of pasta salad. Anyone can make pasta salad from scratch. The other thing that I like about pasta salad is that you can make it ahead of time. Depending on what type of ingredients you add into your pasta salad, usually it stays fresh up to 2 days in a refrigerator.
How To Make Pasta Salad From Scratch
- Boil a large pot of water and add some salt and a few drops of olive oil.
- Add in your choice of pasta and cook it for about 10 minutes. The cooking time actually depends on the type of pasta you’re cooking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
- Finally in a large bowl, mix your cooled pasta with all your chosen ingredients.
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In order to get some delicious tasting meals, it is always essential to make sure you are using the correct cookware or utensils. Here are a few items that I am personally recommending for making pasta salad.
40 Easy Pasta Salad Ideas
Scroll further down and you will find 45 easy to make pasta salad. Let me warned you that as you scroll further down, you will be craving even more for some delicious pasta salad.
Also don’t forget to check out the Recipe section for more easy and healthy meals.
BLT Pesto Pasta Salad via Bacon Is A Food Group
Kid Friendly Pasta Salad via Little Sunny Kitchen
Caesar Pasta Salad via Little Sunny Kitchen
Chilli Prawn And Pasta Salad via Fab Food 4 All
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad via Piping Pot Curry
Greek Tortellini Salad via This Old Gal
Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad With Bacon via Where Is My Spoon
Creamy Summer Pasta Salad With Pineapple via Fun Food Frolic
Easy Greek Orzo Salad via Happy Kitchen
Easy Greek Pasta Salad via Curry Trail
Brushetta Chicken Pasta Salad via Curry Trail
Easy Chicken With Pesto Pasta via Recipe Pocket
Mexican Pasta Salad via Strength & Sunshine
Buffalo Pasta Salad via Strength & Sunshine
Summer Veggie Pasta Salad via Strength & Sunshine
Chipotle Cheddar Creamy Pasta Salad via The Artisan Life
Angel Hair Pasta Salad Recipe via The Gifted Gabber
Cheesy Tortellini Italian Pasta Salad via Nourish And Fete
Caprese Pasta Salad With Prosciutto via Nourish And Fete
Easy Spicy Peanut Pasta Salad via Food Meanderings
Easy Macaroni Salad With Tuna via Food Meanderings
Classic Italian Pasta Salad via Mighty Mrs
Easy Greek Pasta Salad via Food Meanderings
Easy Chicken Pasta Salad via Melanie Cooks
Quick And Easy Pasta Salad via Snappy Gourmet
Savory Macaroni Salad via The Savvy Macaroni
Tortellini Pasta Salad via The Toasty Kitchen
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad via Accidental Healthy Baker
Sriracha Shrimp Pasta Salad via Accidental Healthy Baker
Tomato Cucumber Greek Pasta Salad via Brooklyn Active Mama
Roasted Pepper Orzo Salad via Something Sweet Something Savoury
Savoury Italian Pasta Salad via Ottawa Mommy Club
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad via Two Healthy Kitchens
Crawfish Pasta Salad via This Ole Mom
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad via Dancing Through The Rain
Apricot and Prosciutto Pasta Salad via Twists And Zests
Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad via Spabettie
Italian Pasta Salad via Simply Happy Foodie
Easy Caprese Pasta Salad via Masala Herb
Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad via To Simply Inspire
Summer Garden Pasta Salad via Vintage Recipe Tin
Deli Pasta Salad via Vintage Recipe Tin
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Ooh..delicious. I love pasta salads. This is a great assortment to try out! Thank you!
I love pasta salads too. Hope you will enjoy these recipes Holly.
THIS is the motherload for pasta salads! I gotta try making some with low carb pasta alternatives!
That’s a great and healthy ideas GiGi. Enjoy the pasta salads.
We absolutely love pasta salads here, thank you for all this yummy inspiration!
You are welcome Camilla. Enjoy making these pasta salads.
I had no idea there were so many ways to make a pasta salad! These are always great when entertaining so I’ll have to try one next time we have friends over.
There are countless pasta salad recipes online. I am sure you have made some delicious pasta salads too Stephanie.
These look like the perfect pasta for the summertime! I am going to save these and use them for the summer! I knew there were countless ways to make a salad but I just forgot. Thanks for reminding me.
Yes pasta salad are perfect for summer but with all the countless recipes of pasta salad, you can have it almost any season.
I had no idea that you could make pasta salad so many different ways! I’ve only had it like three ways before. I want to try out a few of these.
I got a shocked too when I first google about pasta salad recipes. Do enjoy all the different ways.
Oh so many great options in here. The creamy pasta with pineapple sounds so interesting, as pineapple is definitely not a food you typically see with pasta.
Pineapple and pasta is actually a very delicious combination. Do try it and I am sure you are going to love it.
I haven’t tried a pasta salad but looking at the options, I think I should get one and try it out.
You have a long list of different pasta salads to try now.