12 Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipes – Pasta salads are a delicious way to mix up your lunch and dinner routine! Plus they are highly portable for grab-an-go lunches or potlucks. From classic cold pasta salad recipes to warm pasta salads, we have a variety of delicious pasta salads that are sure to be a hit. Including recipes for chicken pasta salad, noodle salad, corn pasta salad, and many more! Enjoy!

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Sidney Yang

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Updated Sep 4, 2023

1. Orzo Pasta Salad

A light and refreshing orzo pasta salad with capers, bell peppers, cheese, and a light dressing. You'll love this cold orzo pasta salad recipe for potlucks, picnics, and outdoor parties!
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2. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil 

Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
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3. Corn Pasta Salad with Ham and Creamy Dressing

This Creamy Corn Pasta Salad is perfect for sharing at any summer gathering! Try this pasta salad with ham and creamy dressing for a quick, fresh, and delicious meal any time of the year.
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4. Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad

This Pesto chicken pasta salad recipe is like a circus of flavors at every bite!
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5. Easy Corn Avocado Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
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6. Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening!
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7. Spring Roll Noodle Salad

This easy noodle salad recipe is packed with vitamins and perfect for spring nights.
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8. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Parmesan Balsamic Dressing

This chicken pasta salad is simple to make and super delicious. Perfect for summer potlucks and BBQs, or as a quick family dinner.
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9. Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
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10. Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad

This chicken spinach pasta salad is a total crowd pleaser - Perfect for your potlucks and summer get togethers!
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11. Ham and Cheese Barley Salad

This flavor-packed barley salad is sure to keep you full until dinner.
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12. Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad Meal-Prep

This spinach chicken pasta salad meal prep makes a healthy, satisfying lunch on the go. You can make this amazing chicken pasta salad in less than 15 minutes flat!
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