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Pasta Salads

Pasta Salads

Pasta salads are a great side dish, lunch, snack or potluck recipe. They can be made with a variety of pasta shapes like elbow macaroni, penne, even spaghetti noodles. The salads often have a creamy dressing or a vinaigrette or Italian style dressing. We have recipes for such tasty salads as Greek pasta salad, shrimp pasta salad, tortellini salad and more.



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recipe for three cheese tortellini pasta salad

Three Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad

Made with broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese, ripe olives, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, milk, fresh marjoram, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek pasta salad with red wine vinaigrette

Greek Pasta Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

Made with feta cheese, bell peppers, black or green olives, marinated artichoke hearts, anchovies, onion, marinade, red wine vinegar, olive oil


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bow tie pasta salad toss

Bow Tie Pasta Salad Toss

Made with fresh basil, red wine vinegar, olive oil, bow tie pasta, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, ripe olives, capers, provolone cheese, spaghetti sauce


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fanara's italian restaurant crab seafood pasta salad

Fanara's Italian Restaurant Crab Seafood Pasta Salad

Made with pasta shells, salt, mayonnaise, imitation crab meat, buttermilk, green onions, lemon, onion powder, garlic, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chilled rigatoni salad

Chilled Rigatoni Salad

Made with artichoke hearts, red or green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, carrot, black olives, salami, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker chicken pasta salad

Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta Salad

Made with pasta, oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, black pepper, ground ginger, parsley, green onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blackened chicken and shrimp pasta salad

Blackened Chicken And Shrimp Pasta Salad

Made with blackening seasoning, salt and pepper, ranch salad dressing, boneless skinless chicken breast, medium shrimp, rotini pasta, avocado, green onion...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cold pasta and shrimp salad

Cold Pasta and Shrimp Salad

Made with pasta, dried red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, basil, mozzarella cheese, vegetable or olive oil, red wine vinegar, shrimp


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for trade-winds salad

Trade-Winds Salad

Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, pineapple, shell macaroni, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ham, Cheddar cheese, grapes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for light pasta salad with fresh tuna steak

Light Pasta Salad With Fresh Tuna Steak

Made with rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, limes, soy sauce, fresh parsley, garlic, dill weed, green beans, red bell pepper, red onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun shrimp pasta salad

Cajun Shrimp Pasta Salad

Made with McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning Spice, Italian salad dressing mix, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, black olives...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for black bean and orzo salad

Black Bean And Orzo Salad

Made with red bell pepper, purple onion, parsley, basil, black beans, red wine vinegar, water, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curried chicken and bow tie pasta salad

Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, bow tie pasta, salt, black pepper, onion, vegetable oil, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spaghetti vegetable and pepperoni salad

Spaghetti Vegetable And Pepperoni Salad

Made with Italian dressing, spaghetti, cucumber, tomato, onion, celery, green bell pepper, pepperoni, Swiss cheese, salad seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for blt macaroni salad

BLT Macaroni Salad

Made with bacon, black pepper, salt, elbow macaroni pasta, green onions, tomato, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bow-tie garden pasta

Bow-Tie Garden Pasta

Made with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower flowerets, onion, green bell pepper, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon ranch pasta salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Made with onion powder, bacon bits or pieces, shell pasta, baby carrots, frozen peas, mayonnaise, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bacon tomato pasta salad

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

Made with tomato, shell pasta, bacon, ranch salad dressing, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for island style macaroni salad

Island Style Macaroni Salad

Craving a culinary vacation? This island-style macaroni salad is your ticket to paradise, mixing crab meat, peas, and mayo for a flavor fusion that's pure tropical bliss.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caesar ravioli salad

Caesar Ravioli Salad

Made with romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing, cheese ravioli, cherry tomato, cucumber, purple onion, ripe olives, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tuna and fruit macaroni salad

Tuna And Fruit Macaroni Salad

Made with raisins, mandarin orange, elbow macaroni, tuna, apple, mayonnaise, pineapple slices


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy mexican pasta salad

Easy Mexican Pasta Salad

Made with green onions, black olives, shell pasta, black beans, corn, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for simple spaghetti salad flavored with olives and tomatoes

Simple Spaghetti Salad Flavored With Olives And Tomatoes

Made with diced tomatoes, spaghetti, chopped olive salad or tapenade

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for orzo salad with spinach, feta and olives

Orzo Salad With Spinach, Feta And Olives

Made with orzo, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, fresh spinach, garlic, pitted kalamata olives, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta salad with prosciutto and peas

Pasta Salad With Prosciutto And Peas

Made with dry mustard, garlic, celery salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, water, pasta, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for artichoke and orzo salad

Artichoke And Orzo Salad

Made with red onion, fresh parsley, artichoke hearts, black olives, cucumber, feta cheese, lemon juice, lemon pepper, dried oregano, orzo

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for macaroni cole slaw

Macaroni Cole Slaw

Made with French salad dressing, garlic, onion, elbow or salad macaroni, sour cream, salt, black pepper, cabbage, green bell pepper, carrot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for healthy pasta salad with vegetables

Healthy Pasta Salad With Vegetables

This healthier pasta salad is made with whole wheat or gluten free pasta for healthier carbs, fresh vegetables, and a low calorie Italian-style salad dressing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey pastrami and pasta salad

Turkey Pastrami And Pasta Salad

Made with garlic, turkey pastrami, rotini pasta, artichokes, carrots, onion, celery, black olives, olive oil, white wine vinegar


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ham and chicken salad

Ham And Chicken Salad

Made with oil, pasta nuggets, chicken, ham, red onion, celery, pineapple chunks, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tropical pasta salad

Tropical Pasta Salad

Made with seasoned rice vinegar, spiral pasta, raisins, papaya, nectarine, mango, fresh basil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bowtie pasta and pepperoni salad

Bowtie Pasta And Pepperoni Salad

Made with French salad dressing, pepperoni, bowtie pasta, broccoli, carrots, Spanish olives, marinated artichoke hearts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy italian farfalle pasta salad

Easy Italian Farfalle Pasta Salad

Bowtie pasta meets Mediterranean-inspired ingredients in a delicious salad combining feta, olives, and artichoke hearts. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gourmet macaroni salad

Gourmet Macaroni Salad

Made with evaporated milk, macaroni, kidney beans, frozen peas, French-style green beans, cooked carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for central market blt pasta salad with blue cheese

Central Market BLT Pasta Salad With Blue Cheese

Made with smoked bacon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, arugula leaves, scallions, cherry...


Time:   under 30 minutes





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