20 Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

Fusilli pasta salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella

This recipe, with a white wine vinegar dressing, combines classic Caprese with a summery pasta salad.

Recipe: Fusilli pasta salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella

BLT Pasta Salad

Transform a classic sandwich into a picnic-ready macaroni salad: crisp bacon, ripe tomatoes, and fresh lettuce pair beautifully with tender spiralized macaroni.

Recipe: BLT Pasta Salad

Summer salad with pasta, shrimp and green beans

Chilled or grilled, shrimp are a great treat for any barbecue or picnic. Why not add them to a simple seasonal pasta salad?

Recipe: Summer salad with pasta, shrimp and green beans

Succotash salad with pasta and bacon

Succotash is a traditional summer salad. Transform it by adding cooked pasta and salty bacon to the usual ingredients (lima beans, corn, and tomato)!

Recipe: Succotash salad with pasta and bacon

Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers

Fresh roasted bell peppers and mini mozzarella balls add a special touch to this summer salad.

Recipe: Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers

Pasta Salad "Primavera"

Primavera literally means spring, but we guarantee you'll want to make this delicious salad all picnic season long!

Recipe: Pasta Salad "Primavera"

Creamy pasta and bean salad

This creamy pasta salad is incredibly filling thanks to the combination of chickpeas, red beans, and green beans.

Recipe: Creamy pasta and bean salad

Italian pasta salad with chicken

For this quick salad, Geoffrey Zakarian uses store-bought rotisserie chicken plus a few ingredients you likely already have.

Recipe: Italian pasta salad with chicken

Pasta salad with pulled pork in barbecue dressing

The Neelys toss fusilli pasta with barbecue seasoning and vegetables, then top it with store-bought (or leftover) pulled pork.

Recipe: Pasta salad with pulled pork in barbecue dressing

Greek salad with pasta, feta and olives

Salty olives and feta are the perfect complement to al dente pasta. An easy-to-make oregano vinaigrette adds an extra Mediterranean touch.

Recipe: Greek salad with pasta, feta and olives

Pasta salad with seasonal vegetables

This salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Combine carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and green onions, then add chilled pasta, store-bought Italian dressing, and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Pasta salad with seasonal vegetables

Pasta and radicchio salad

Rachael Ray says, "The dressing for this salad features my favorite flavor combination: orange and oregano. The pasta is tossed with a zesty dressing, tangy lettuce, and onions. This dish may not be for everyone, but it's definitely my favorite."

Recipe: Pasta and radicchio salad

Pasta salad with chicken, herbs, and Asiago cheese

This colorful salad is full of fresh greens and vibrant flavor!

Recipe: Pasta salad with chicken, herbs, and Asiago cheese

Italian pasta salad

Smoked mozzarella and spicy pepperoni add a variety of flavors to this salad.

Recipe: Italian pasta salad

Pasta Salad with BBQ Chicken

This simple salad is bursting with a vibrant, sweet, smoky flavor. The secret ingredient is barbecue sauce.

Recipe: Pasta Salad with BBQ Chicken

Salad with pasta, ham and sweet peppers

Summer is peak bell pepper season, which means it's time to add them to your favorite recipes, including pasta salad.

Recipe: Salad with pasta, ham and sweet peppers

Pasta Salad with Lemon Pesto Dressing

Rachel's simple salad comes together in just 20 minutes thanks to store-bought pesto.

Recipe: Pasta Salad with Lemon Pesto Dressing

Caesar salad with fusilli pasta and cheese

We love the variety of textures in this crowd-pleasing salad: al dente pasta, creamy dressing, crispy croutons, and romaine lettuce.

Recipe: Caesar salad with fusilli pasta and cheese

Pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make the dressing for this salad. Just throw a few ingredients into a food processor, and in just a few seconds, you'll have flavorful perfection!

Recipe: Pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This cheerful salad features tricolor bow-tie pasta and a host of Mediterranean ingredients like feta, oregano, and black olives—a garnish full of vibrant flavors.

Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta Salad