25 Pasta Salad Recipes to Make All Summer Long

By Maria Lichty

Updated June 11, 2025

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Are you looking for the BEST pasta salad recipe to take to your next BBQ, party, picnic, or potluck? Well, you’ve come to the right place because I am sharing our favorite pasta salad recipes!

Pasta salad is always a great side dish to burgers, grilled chicken, sandwiches, kabobs, and more! You can also serve these hearty salads as a main dish because they are satisfying and full of flavor. These salads are great to have in the fridge, especially during the hot summer months for easy lunches and dinners.

All of these pasta salad recipes are simple to make and crowd pleasers! I guarantee your family and friends will ask you for the recipe…and I bet you go home with an empty bowl!

Let me know which pasta salad you try first. Make your way down the list. I think you will love them all!!

1

BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad- Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado tossed with pasta and a creamy herb dressing. All of the classic BLT flavors in one bowl! This pasta salad recipe is a summertime favorite!

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2

Lemon Artichoke Arugula Pasta Salad

A fresh, zesty pasta salad with artichokes, white beans, arugula, and basil—tossed in lemon dressing and topped with Parmesan. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

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3

Italian Pasta Salad

This Italian pasta salad is the ULTIMATE pasta salad recipe. It's made with roasted peppers, salami, olives, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and a robust Italian dressing. This pasta salad is always a favorite at potlucks, parties, and cookouts.

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4

Chicken Pasta Salad

Chicken Pasta Salad- the BEST pasta salad for potlucks, parties, and picnics! This simple pasta salad has chicken, bacon, tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and a light lemon dressing.

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5

Steak Pasta Salad

Steak Pasta Salad made with juicy grilled steak, charred corn, red pepper, tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, salty cotija cheese, and a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette. Serve as a main dish or take as a side dish to any party or potluck! This pasta salad is always a crowd pleaser!

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6

Chicken, Bacon, Peach Pasta Salad with Hot Honey Dressing

Pasta salad with chicken, bacon, fresh peaches, charred corn, white cheddar cheese, tomatoes, basil, and a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing. This pasta salad recipe is loaded with flavor and a summertime favorite!

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7

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad- pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. This simple and delicious pasta salad is perfect for summertime or anytime!

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8

Easy Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad recipe is a summer favorite! Take it to a potluck, picnic, or enjoy it for lunch or dinner!

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9

Greek Tortellini Salad

The classic Greek Salad gets an update by adding cheese tortellini. This salad is great for picnics, parties, potlucks, and every day meals!

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10

Orzo Salad

This Easy Orzo Salad is light, fresh, and filled with veggies, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. It will quickly become a go-to pasta salad in your house!

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Pesto Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad is a summertime favorite! Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or take it to a potluck to share with friends and family.

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12

Southwest Pasta Salad

This Southwest Pasta Salad is great for potlucks, parties, BBQ's, and easy meals! It is a summer favorite!

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13

Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad

If you like the classic spinach artichoke dip, you will love this easy spinach artichoke pasta salad!

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14

Sun-Dried Tomato, White Bean, and Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad

Sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, and artichokes come together in a pesto pasta salad that’s great for potlucks, leftovers, and snacking all summer long!

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15

Spring Tortellini Salad

Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing. The perfect pasta salad for springtime!

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16

Easy Shrimp Pasta Salad

This easy cold pasta salad only takes 20 minutes to make and is a great dish for potlucks or quick weeknight meals.

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17

Italian Tortellini Salad

Italian Tortellini Salad made with cheese tortellini, tomatoes, salami, olives, basil, zesty homemade Italian dressing and more! This hearty pasta salad can be served as a main dish or side dish.

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18

Summer Tortellini Salad

Summer Tortellini Salad with tomatoes, red bell pepper, corn, cucumbers, and basil vinaigrette! This cold pasta salad is a summer favorite!

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19

Bacon Corn Tomato Pasta Salad

Everyone loves this easy pasta salad recipe with BACON! It is the perfect pasta salad for summer picnics, potlucks, and BBQ’s!

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20

Easy Summer Pasta Salad

This Easy Summer Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with summer vegetables and perfect for summer BBQ’s and potlucks.

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21

Creamy Greek Pasta Salad

This easy Greek Pasta Salad with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, and potlucks.

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22

Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Olives

This easy pasta salad is made with mostly pantry ingredients and is great served as a side dish or main dish.

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23

Chicken Pesto Tortellini

You only need six ingredients to make this easy and cheesy chicken tortellini dinner. It is a family favorite!

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24

Caprese Orzo Salad

This simple pasta salad is made with orzo, pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic. It is the perfect salad for potlucks, picnics, easy lunches, or even a light dinner.

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25

Tortellini Caesar Salad

One part Caesar salad, one part pasta salad…this Caesar Tortellini Salad is completely delicious! Homemade dressing and cheesy tortellini make this pasta salad out of this world and perfect for any potluck or party!

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