46 Pasta Salads That Prove Cold Noodles Are Hot Stuff

This refreshing pasta salad is full of veggies and sprinkled with feta cheese - making it ideal for summer! Great for BBQs, potlucks, and anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dish.

Creamy and delicious bacon ranch pasta salad - great for parties and potlucks! Everyone will beg for the recipe.

Tangy, crunchy, and totally addictive—this dill pickle salad is a flavor bomb in every bite. Who knew greens could slap this hard?

This Summer Pesto Pasta Salad a great BBQ side dish! It's made with fusilli pasta tossed in a creamy basil pesto dressing, fresh tomatoes, toasted walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.

This Pesto Orzo Salad recipe is loaded with chickpeas, cucumber, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and is the perfect summer side for picnics, barbecues, or pool parties.

This simple, zesty pasta salad is packed with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and plenty of fresh herbs. Tossed in a zingy, lemony dressing, this salad just keeps getting better as it sits in the fridge!

This delicious salad combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples with savory tortellini pasta, making it the perfect dish for those hot summer days.

A flavorful Mediterranean pasta recipe that is delicious both warm and cold as a side dish or salad!

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines all the delicious flavors of the traditional elote with the carby goodness of pasta. A creamy plant-based sauce gives this the perfect flavor. Easy to make, too!

This Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad is a fresh, flavorful side or light meal, filled with veggies and tossed in a homemade lemon-herb dressing for a Greek-inspired touch.

This is your grandma’s classic macaroni salad with hard-boiled eggs, corn, cheese, onions, celery, and pickles. The dressing has a secret ingredient you could never guess, but it makes this the perfect summer salad for picnics in the park, backyard barbeques, or just dinner with the family.

Spinach pasta salad that's every delicious. A quick recipe featuring plant-based protein, super greens, and so fun orzo.

It doesn’t get much better than combining two classic and favorite summer salads with this Creamy Macaroni Coleslaw Salad. It’s a crunch, creamy salad perfect for all of your summer cookouts.

This lemon pasta salad is bright and flavorful with a delicious lemon dressing, fresh herbs and lots of veggies.

The Quick Santa Fe Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that is so simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect go-to meal when you need something delicious in a hurry.

Food on a stick is always more fun! Greek yogurt adds creaminess to the dressing in this fun spin on a party favorite.

This Rancharoni Macaroni is one of my Summertime staples for get-togethers and side dishes. It is easy to make and if your clan likes Ranch, this is the way to go!

This refreshing tortellini caprese pasta salad is a simple yet tasty dish, perfect for your summer barbecue or family get togethers.

Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad is made with fresh sweet strawberries, nuts, and greens, seasoned with maple syrup and balsamic dressing for a deliciously healthy salad.

This pasta salad crudaiola Barese, also called pasta alla crudaiola, is an incredibly versatile and healthy traditional pasta salad from Bari, Southern Italy. You can enjoy it as a one-plate light meal, as part of a cold buffet or at a picnic. 

Leftover chicken macaroni salad. An easy to make delicious low-cost creamy pasta salad. Perfect as a busy weeknight meal or as a side.

The perfect salad for seafood lovers! Shell pasta, imitation crab meat, red onion, fresh dill in a creamy sauce. Great as a lunch or a summer side dish.

This basil pesto pasta salad includes tomatoes, artichoke hearts and nutritional yeast. It's ideal as a make-ahead camping or road trip meal.

Your go to pasta salad for spring! This asparagus and orzo pasta salad features orzo tossed with roasted or grilled asparagus, peppery radish, peas, and dill.

This creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad features tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery and corn, pasta, green onions, and avocado tossed in a bold, mayonnaise-based buffalo sauce. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it's perfect as a summer side dish or tasty lunch!

Creamy, cool, and a little sweet—Hawaiian macaroni salad is the island hug your taste buds didn’t know they needed. Aloha in a bowl!

This Cold Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe turns a classic comfort food into a light and delicious pasta salad loaded with tuna, fresh dill, peas and cheddar cheese! Ready in about 15 minutes!

Bright, crunchy, and full of flavor, Broccoli Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender pasta, crisp broccoli and a medley of fresh ingredients tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing.

This easy pasta salad recipe takes simple ingredients like vegetables, cheese, and pepperoni, and a homemade Italian dressing and turns them into the perfect side dish!

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! This recipe comes together in under 20 minutes.

This Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad is full of Italian flavors! It's made with fusilli pasta tossed in a homemade sundried tomato pesto dressing, marinated artichokes, and toasted walnuts.

Tuna pasta and sweetcorn salad makes for a perfect quick healthy meal. Made with a low calorie dressing and packed with delicious fresh salad ingredients its also great as a packed lunch option too.

This Summer Pasta Salad with Mint Pesto is a perfect addition to your seasonal menu.

This Healthy Italian Pasta Salad is flavorful, packed with fresh veggies, and protein-rich. It’s made with a homemade Italian dressing, so it’s healthier than creamy, mayo-based recipes. Served cold, this delicious and easy pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer BBQs, gatherings, and picnics.

Easy 5-ingredient Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad takes just minutes to make and is packed with flavor.

This summer corn pasta salad is sure to become a favorite for summer entertaining! Featuring pasta tossed with fresh summer corn, juicy tomatoes, feta cheese and briny feta cheese in a citrus dressing.

This Tuscan tortellini pasta salad is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious, featuring vibrant herbs, fresh garden tomatoes, and a richly flavored dressing.

This easy Greek Orzo Salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs and get togethers. Whenever you need an easy and healthy side dish, that is guaranteed to disappear first, make this gorgeous Greek orzo salad!

Fast and easy Tortellini Pasta Salad with cheese tortellini, pepperoni, salami, mozzarella, olives, peppers, parmesan and Italian dressing. This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe is on a whole new level!

Fun orzo pasta mixed with delectable pesto is a favorite to bring to a potluck or to serve as a side. Take orzo pesto salad to the next level with fresh mozzarella, finely chopped pistachios, and fresh cherry tomatoes. It's delicious!

A restaurant copy cat favorite, this creamy ham and pea salad is so easy to make right at home with simple ingredients. Great recipe for leftover ham too!

This easy and delicious Elote Pasta Salad is all the flavours of our favourite Mexican Street Corn transformed into an amazing and easy to make summer salad.

This easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe is a perfect side dish or light main meal. Easy to make and it has a ton of flavor.

Our Strawberry Pasta Salad is packed with strawberries, chicken, avocado, feta cheese, spinach, and almonds! Plus, it’s ready in under 30 minutes!

Packed with salty black olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and tender artichoke hearts, this Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a must-have for summer! It’s the perfect side dish for barbecues and warm-weather gatherings.

This Greek Pasta Salad features sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, and pepperoncinis and a tangy Greek dressing. Magical for any warm weather gathering!