When it comes to easy meals that check all the boxes—fresh, flavorful, and filling—it’s hard to beat a good pasta salad. Whether you’re tossing together a quick lunch, prepping for the week ahead, or just trying to use what’s in the fridge, these recipes deliver. Favorites like BLT Caesar Pasta Salad, Greek Tortellini Salad, and Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing bring serious flavor, while classics like Italian Pasta Salad and Seafood Pasta Salad prove that pasta and personality go hand in hand!

BLT Caesar Pasta Salad

This BLT Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for warm summer nights! It’s more filling than a salad, but still light and refreshing. With a creamy Caesar dressing, crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and cheesy pasta, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Seafood Pasta Salad

This Seafood Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for potlucks, barbecues, and parties! Featuring penne pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, and broccoli, all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise and Italian dressing, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.
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Favorite Spaghetti Salad

This cold spaghetti salad recipe gets a Greek-inspired twist with fresh veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes, plus salty feta and olives. It’s made even easier using leftover pasta and a pre-made Greek salad dressing. Serve this up as a light lunch, side dish or as part of a potluck!
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad by Chelsea’s Messy Apron is bursting with flavor thanks to ingredients like rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette. It’s quick, easy, and perfect as a side or light dinner. Make a batch for a crowd or meal prep individual servings for the week!
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Italian Pasta Salad

This Italian pasta salad is bursting with fresh flavors and textures! Tri-color rotini, salami, mozzarella, and a medley of colorful veggies are tossed in a tangy Italian vinaigrette, making it a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for potlucks or a simple side.
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Greek Pasta Salad

This vibrant Greek pasta salad is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Packed with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, and tossed with feta, it’s a healthy and delicious vegetarian option.
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Pasta Salad

This quick and easy Pasta Salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish! Combine your favorite spiral pasta with colorful veggies and a simple, zesty 2-ingredient Italian dressing. Feel free to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand!
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Veggie Pasta Salad

This vibrant Veggie Pasta Salad is a simple and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Toss rotini pasta with your favorite colorful veggies like bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, then drizzle with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh and healthy dish that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, potluck, or side dish!
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Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

This vibrant Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing is a fresh and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. Bursting with bright Mediterranean flavors, it’s easily adaptable to vegan diets and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT Pasta Salad is quick to toss together and full of flavor, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next backyard gathering. With classic BLT elements like bacon, lettuce, and tomato combined with pasta and a creamy dressing, it’s a fresh and satisfying dish. Perfect for a light meal or side, this salad is a summer staple you’ll want to make again and again!
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Greek Tortellini Salad

This Greek tortellini salad is a fresh and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for potlucks or a light lunch. Cheese-filled tortellini is combined with classic Greek salad ingredients like feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives, then tossed in a simple, no-mayo dressing. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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BLT Bowtie Pasta Salad

This BLT Bowtie Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. It combines classic BLT flavors with a creamy, smoky dressing that everyone will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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