Pasta Salad is one of my go to dishes when the weather starts warming up! I always come back to the classic, but I also love mixing things up with bold flavors like BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad, or Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Here you’ll find options for everyone, whether you are bringing a dish to a summer BBQ, heading to a potluck with friends, or just looking for something easy to enjoy for lunches all week long.
Pasta Salad is one of those types of recipes that just makes sense this time of year. It’s a dish that is east to throw together, perfect for sharing, and works for backyard BBQs or weeknight dinners.
These dishes are some of my favorite because they’re great to make ahead, and hold up so well in the fridge if I want to keep eating it all week long (trust me, I do). In this round up we’ve got tried and true recipes that are so good, your friends will beg you to make them every time you get together!
1. Classic Italian Pasta Salad
The most classic pasta salad ever, this is the recipe you probably grew up eating, and still love today. It’s flavorful with its zest Italian dressing, so fresh, and the first dish to disappear at a party!
If you love a rich and creamy side dish, this is the perfect pasta salad for you. With a simple mayo based dressing, peas, bacon, and parmesan cheese; this is the perfect base recipe for your summer bbq.
A classic potluck dish that is always a good option, this version has the best creamy sauce you’ll ever eat, and is loaded with bell pepper, onion, and celery. Did I mention, everyone will ask you for the recipe?!
This BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad combines smokey bbq with creamy ranch dressing, for the best bold, savory pasta salad that is loaded with all the mix ins you could ask for!
5. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is packed with sweet corn, a creamy chili lime dressing, and tastes just like your favorite street corn, but in pasta salad form. It’s the perfect dish for summer.
This Pesto Pasta Salad is coated in fresh pesto in every bite. Paired with juicy tomatoes, and mozzarella its a great light, but delicious option!
This Greek Pasta Salad is loaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives, all coated in a light and bright homemade vinaigrette dressing. It’s fresh, tangy, and perfect for your warm weather meals.
This Taco Pasta Salad is a total crow favorite, it is loaded with seasoned ground beef and your other favorite taco toppings. It’s hearty enough for a main dish, or perfect for a potluck!
9. Mandarin Spinach Pasta Salad
This one is light, fresh, and a little sweet. It has spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, and a simple dressing that ties it all together!
Southwest Pasta Salad is bold, zest, and full of black beans, corn, peppers, and the best creamy chipotle ranch dressing, with a little kick. It’s the perfect balance of fresh and hearty!
11. Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Using cheese filled tortellini takes your pasta salad to the next level, it’s still loaded with the classic veggies, and Italian dressing, and feels a little more filling than the classic option.
12. Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
This veggie pasta salad is packed with all the best season vegetables, think corn, cucumber, peas, tomatoes, and more, all loaded with a light Italian dressing! It is so colorful, and fresh, and a great way to use up your extra produce!
This Caprese Pasta Salad is inspired by the classic caprese salad, it combined mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil all tossed in a light balsamic dressing for a super simple option for the summer!
14. Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This is a fun twist on Caesar Salad, it combines pasta, grilled chicken, and crisp romaine, with your favorite creamy Caesar dressing! It’s one of my favorites to make all week for lunches.
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