20 Pasta Salads That Will Make Your Summer Lunch the Envy of All

Spice up your summer lunches with these 20 easy and delicious pasta salad recipes. They are perfect for picnics, BBQs, and potlucks!

Tired of the same old sandwiches for lunch? Craving something light, refreshing, and packed with flavor? Look no further! We’ve got 20 amazing pasta salad recipes that will revolutionize your summer lunch game.

These salads are not only delicious but also super easy to make. They’re perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, or simply as a satisfying and healthy meal at home. So ditch the boring sandwiches and say hello to a summer filled with delicious and colorful pasta salads!

1

Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes & Mozzarella

Easy, zesty and packed with flavor! This pasta salad comes together in minutes and is tossed in the best homemade kale pesto!

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Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe is ready in 10 minutes! Made with grocery store cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, red onion thinly sliced, mozzarella, and pesto. Just cook the tortellini, place everything in a large bowl, and toss to combine. The perfect easy pasta salad for parties, picnics, and potlucks! Easy Pasta Salad: Tortellini

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3

Shrimp Fajita Pasta Salad

This Shrimp Fajita Pasta Salad is perfect for all of your summer picnics and BBQs. It comes together so simply with my fajita seasoning recipe and is absolutely delicious.

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4

EASY Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad – I Heart Naptime

Buffalo chicken pasta salad is made with the spicy flavor of Buffalo sauce mixed with chicken, noodles and veggies, it’s a cookout favorite!

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5

Chicken Club Pasta Salad

This simple 20-minute Chicken Club Pasta Salad is both easy to make and incredibly delicious full of juicy chicken and crispy bacon!

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6

Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad

A fresh, vibrant pasta salad that is loaded with sweet and savory flavors. The salty feta cheese balances the sweet

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7

Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

This ranch pasta salad is the best side dish for any occasion! Made with rotini, bell pepper, broccoli, cucumber, and ranch dressing.

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8

Creamy Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad is loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and more, and kicked up with a light but creamy Southwestern Dressing! So easy and delicious!

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9

Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad

Creamy pasta tossed with fresh broccoli florets, grapes, toasted walnuts and cheese.

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10

Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti

This recipe features pasta, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, garlic, and olive oil. It’s a great Summer pasta recipe! It is easy and quick! It takes only 30 minutes to make.

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11

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Creamy deviled egg filling creates the dressing that coats every bite of this very simple Deviled Egg Pasta Salad.

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12

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad

Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad is a tasty cold side dish recipe loaded with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, red onions, shredded carrots, cheddar cheese and parmesan all tossed in a mayo and ranch dressing mixture.

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13

Creamy Pasta Primavera

One Pot Creamy Pasta Primavera is a quick meatless meal, ready in less than 30 minutes. Seasonal vegetables and pasta coated in a creamy herb sauce.

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14

Skinny Avocado Ranch Pasta Salad

Skinny Avocado Ranch Pasta Salad is a nice creamy flavorful summer side dish with loads of mix-ins like avocado, corn, and red onion.

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15

Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Fresh summer veggies are tossed with chilled pasta and a tangy lemon vinaigrette in this simple but satisfying veggie pasta salad! This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is great for sharing or as a main dish.

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Big Mac Pasta Salad

Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun twist on a summer side dish! Easy cheeseburger pasta salad with McDonald’s special sauce, topped with sesame seed bun croutons!

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Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad

Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, Parmesan, and salami in a tangy dressing. Substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand!

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18

Cucumber Pasta Salad

Switch up your side dish game with this creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad! Loaded with garden cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, and a creamy lemon dill dressing, it’s the perfect side salad for all your summer meals!

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Zesty Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

Salad Supreme Pasta Salad is made with rotini pasta, vegetables, parmesan & mozzarella, zesty Italian dressing, and Salad Supreme Seasoning.

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This chicken Caesar pasta salad recipe is a summer favorite! It has homemade Caesar dressing and croutons for easy entertaining, and you’ll serve this all season long.

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These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity, you can create endless combinations of flavors and textures in your pasta salads.

So grab your favorite pasta shape, chop up some fresh veggies, and get ready to enjoy a summer filled with delicious and refreshing pasta salads!