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    Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes » Pasta Salads

    Cold Pasta Salad Recipes

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jan 23, 2019 · Updated: Jun 30, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    Salad recipes are our FAVORITE around here, so this roundup of cold pasta salad recipes fits right in! 

    Whether you need cold pasta salad recipes for a potluck or just looking for a side dish that doesn’t require turning on the oven, here are some of the BEST pasta salad recipes to choose from!

    “Pin” your favorites to your favorite board on Pinterest so you have them when you need them!

    LOVE these cold pasta salad recipes: Italian, Tuna, Easy and so many more fun recipes!

    Cold Pasta Salad Recipes

    During the warmer months, the last thing you want to do is turn on your oven to make lunch or dinner.

    With these cold pasta salad recipes, use a little heat once, and enjoy it for days without turning on the oven!

    Here you’ll find some that make the perfect dinner or even a side dish to bring to a party!

    20+ Cold Pasta Salad Recipes

    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
    This 6 ingredient bacon ranch pasta salad is so simple and delicious. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues or a weeknight side dish. 
    Check out this recipe
    close up of bacon ranch pasta salad in gray bowl
    Chicken Macaroni Salad
    Chicken Macaroni Salad: An easy recipe using pasta, mayo, mustard, seasoned salt, pepper, celery, onion and chicken to create a side dish favorite!
    Check out this recipe
    Close up of chicken macaroni salad in a bowl
    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
    It may sound odd to put pasta in a lettuce salad but talk about DELICIOUS! You will have a hard time going back to a regular caesar salad after this one!
    Check out this recipe
    Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad
    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad: This super easy recipe is made using any type of pasta you prefer, a few other simple ingredients, and Zesty Italian dressing!
    Check out this recipe
    ingredients in bowl for zesty Italian pasta salad
    Cold pasta salad recipes
    Shrimp Macaroni Salad
    The flavors in this shrimp macaroni salad are absolutely amazing and it only uses simple ingredients that you may even already have on hand!
    Check out this recipe
    Shrimp Pasta Salad With Mayo
    Tuna Pasta Salad
    With easy ingredients and most of them being items that you can keep on hand, and even in the pantry… this recipe is a perfect last-minute option!
    Check out this recipe
    Tuna pasta salad in white bowl
    Thai Salad Recipe with Noodles and Cabbage
    Thai Salad Recipe with Noodles and Cabbage is the perfect way to enjoy all those Thai flavors. Super simple to make and packed full of flavor and texture.
    Check out this recipe
    Thai Salad with Noodles and Cabbage is packed full of flavor and texture.
    Pizza Pasta Salad
    With this tasty Pizza Pasta Salad from Cincy Shopper, you can enjoy all the flavors of a pizza without the wood-fired oven!
    Check out this recipe
    Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
    This delicious Deviled Egg Pasta Salad from Courtney’s Sweets is the perfect way to use up those deviled eggs from your last party.
    Check out this recipe
    Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
    From Courtney’s Sweets
    BBQ Pasta Salad with Tuna
    This BBQ Pasta Salad with Tuna from My Crazy Good Life is way more exciting than your traditional pasta salad recipe, but with all the flavors of a backyard barbecue.
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Summer Pasta Salad
    With this Creamy Summer Pasta Salad from Fun Food Frolic, you can enjoy all the flavors of summer in one simple meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Italian Pasta Salad
    This Italian Pasta Salad from Simply Stacie makes it easy to bring a dish for your next potluck or barbecue.
    Check out this recipe
    Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad
    In just 15 minutes, you can have this delicious Tuna Macaroni Salad from Courtney’s Sweets.
    Check out this recipe
    cold tuna pasta salad
    From Courtney’s Sweets
    Greek Pasta Salad
    This Greek Pasta Salad fromThe Baking Fairy requires minimal cooking to make, and you can have dinner on the table in minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Peach Pasta Salad
    This unique Chicken and Peach Pasta Salad from A Magical Mess is bursting with flavor and is the perfect dish to change things up without heating up your home.
    Check out this recipe
    Sriracha Shrimp Pasta Salad
    This Sriracha Shrimp Pasta Salad from Accidental Happy Baker is so easy to make ahead and is both spicy and fresh!
    Check out this recipe
    Primavera Pasta Salad
    This quick and easy Primavera Pasta Salad from It Bakes Me Happy is perfect for busy nights, and a break from the traditional pasta salad recipes.
    Check out this recipe
    Asparagus Tortellini Pasta Salad
    This Asparagus Tortellini Pasta Salad from Who Needs a Cape brings summertime to the table in a unique and veggie filled way!
    Check out this recipe
    Broccoli Seafood Salad
    This quick and easy Broccoli Seafood Pasta Salad from Confessions of an Overworked Mom, is so simple to make and perfect for busy days.
    Check out this recipe
    Tri Colored Pasta Salad
    This Tricolor Pasta Salad from Courtney’s Sweets is so easy to make and perfect for picnics or barbecues.
    Check out this recipe
    Broccoli Lemon Pasta Salad
    This delicious mayo-free Broccoli Lemon Pasta Salad from Home Cooking Memories is perfect for picky eaters who don’t like mayo.
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon Pasta Salad
    From Home Cooking Memories
    Tortellini Caprese Salad
    This delicious Tortellini Caprese Salad Who Needs a Cape has some of the best flavors of summer all in one pasta salad.
    Check out this recipe
    Southwest Pasta Salad
    This Southwest Pasta Salad from Veggies Save the Day is loaded with amazing flavors and is vegan, gluten-free, and oil free!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Macaroni Salad
    This summertime Vegan Macaroni Salad Vegan Huggs is the perfect way to feed those on a special diet, and still enjoy the deliciousness of pasta salad.
    Check out this recipe
    Tri Color Ranch Pasta
    This tri-color ranch pasta from Dancing through the Rain is an easy salad that has a crunch and beautiful colors!
    Check out this recipe

    Have a favorite cold pasta salad recipe?

    We’d love to see it and possibly share it here with the others! Drop it in the comments below! 

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    1. Hina Gujral says

      January 24, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      Lovely post. Thanks for including my recipe. Adding this one to my Pinterest 🙂

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      • Jessica says

        January 25, 2019 at 11:38 am

        Yay!! You’re so welcome and thank YOU for such a great recipe! XO

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