Best Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta salads are one of my favorite recipes to make during the warm summer months. Primarily because I’m a huge pasta lover, but also because I love the combination of chilled pasta mixed with veggies and covered in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. These pasta salad ideas are extremely versatile, easy to make, and they hold up very well in the fridge, which makes them perfect for leftovers. And these recipes make pretty large servings, so they’re great for parties, potlucks, and cookouts too!

These cold salad ideas are made with a range of typical pasta types, as well as orzo, cous cous, and noodles. So every pasta gets its time to shine! Short pasta shapes work best, but they’re pretty interchangeable in these salads, so don’t be shy!

Here I’ve gathered 27 of the best pasta salad recipes for you to enjoy at your next family gathering, or simply all by yourself – no judgment here.