Pasta salads are always a big hit because they’re so easy to make, travel well and they usually don’t require constant chilling, so they can sit out on a buffet table rather well.
Best Pasta Salad Recipes
From cold pasta salads like Best-Ever Macaroni Salad and Healthy Pepperoni Pasta Salad, to creamy pasta salads such as Creamy Summer Pasta Salad, Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad and Creamy Cheddar Pasta Salad, there’s something that will please all palates in this mix. There are also plenty of Italian pasta salad recipes and seafood pasta salads with tuna and lobster. And the best thing about these easy pasta salad recipes is that you can usually use up whatever fresh vegetables you have laying around. Simply boil a pot of water, cook your pasta, toss in cheese, meat, fish, veggies—maybe bacon bits if you’re making a BLT pasta salad—and you’re good to go. They transport well and taste even better the next day. Click through the slideshow gallery to check out 22 of the best pasta salad recipes for summer that are perfect for parties, potlucks, tailgates and more!
