Made with salt, cucumber, green bell pepper, salad dressing, Italian salad dressing, elbow macaroni pasta, imitation crab meat, shrimp, onion, tomato
Time: 2-5 hours
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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Creamy Italian Seafood Salad
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
Amish Pasta And Chicken Salad
Made with ranch salad dressing, Italian salad dressing, green bell pepper, pasta, chicken, carrots, red cabbage, frozen peas, red onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Curried Macaroni Salad
Made with mayonnaise, curry powder, wine vinegar, radishes, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, carrots, celery, chutney
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
BLT Macaroni Salad
Made with bacon, black pepper, salt, elbow macaroni pasta, green onions, tomato, celery, mayonnaise, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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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
Curried Chicken & Pasta Salad
Made with cooked chicken, shell pasta, almonds, curry powder, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, mango chutney, turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Bow Tie Pasta And Kalamata Olive Toss
Made with crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, bow tie pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, kalamata olives, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Mexican Bow Tie Salad
Made with taco sauce, plain yogurt, cheddar cheese, bow tie pasta, bell peppers, onions, kidney beans, cumin, chili powder, frozen corn
Time: under 30 minutes
Hoagie Salad
Made with French bread, oregano, mayonnaise, maple ham, macaroni pasta, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, honey ham, hard salami
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cold Thai Pasta Salad
Made with shrimp, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, English cucumber, green onions, mint, fresh cilantro, fish sauce, seasoned rice vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Sombrero Pasta Salad
Made with Catalina dressing, pasta, ground beef, water, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green bell pepper, onion, tomato, ripe olives
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Mexican Pasta Salad
Made with green onions, black olives, shell pasta, black beans, corn, salsa
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Golden Apple Macaroni And Cheese Salad
Made with salt, mayonnaise, pimento, Swiss cheese, elbow macaroni, Golden Delicious apples, lemon juice, celery, green pepper, green onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad With Raisins For A Crowd
Made with salsa, mayonnaise, pasta, black beans, whole kernel corn, raisins, green bell peppers, cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Warm Asparagus Spinach Pasta Salad With Cashews
Made with cashews, asparagus, olive oil, salt, penne pasta, green onions, white vinegar, soy sauce, baby spinach
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tri-Color Orzo Pasta Salad
Made with orzo pasta, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, vinaigrette
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bow Tie Pesto
Made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, bow tie pasta, artichoke hearts
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad
Made with tomato, shell pasta, bacon, ranch salad dressing, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Simple Spaghetti Salad Flavored With Olives And Tomatoes
Made with diced tomatoes, spaghetti, chopped olive salad or tapenade
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Tropical Pasta Salad
Made with seasoned rice vinegar, spiral pasta, raisins, papaya, nectarine, mango, fresh basil
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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