What is your choice when it comes to salad – Asian, Italian, or Mexican? How about pasta and salad together? If you love a combination of pasta and salad, then you can satiate your palate by enjoying them in a single dish. We have put together a handful of easy pasta salad recipes that will surely be a hit with the kids and adults alike. They are versatile and can be snuggled in as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.
It is now time to stop thinking and start trying these 25 pasta salad recipes exclusively put together for you:
Here’s a fabulous salad that brings together seafood and pasta in one plate. It easily fits into your pantry and budget. Just toss the pasta in the piquant dressing and keep aside for a while before serving to allow the pasta to soak in the flavors. If you are planning to serve this chilled, then toss the ingredients into the dressing the previous day and refrigerate till you serve it.
A crunchy, fresh salad, this one makes an amazing picnic side dish. It is also a great appetizer for a potluck party. Just toss the cooked pasta with the celery, salami, and the leaves. Flavor it with some olive oil and pepper dressing. Add a generous amount of grated Parmesan atop the salad. Serve garnished with a cherry tomato for added taste.
Palate pleasing and light, it is a simple, easy to prepare, and crunchy salad. Just blend olive oil with balsamic vinegar. Mix cooked orzo with spinach, onions, nuts, and basil along with feta cheese and white pepper. Pour the dressing atop this mixture and toss to ensure even coating. Allow to chill in the refrigerator until you serve it.
A healthy, heart-friendly salad, it is appealing both to your eyes and taste buds. Serve it as a side dish at your potluck or round it off as a full meal by tossing in some cannellini beans. Either way, it tastes good. Toss in the bow tie pasta in the light tangy mayonnaise dressing flavored with basil and pepper for that rich experience.
The zestful mishmash of peppery arugula with crispy nuts and the raging freshness of basil make this pasta a flavorful delight. The richness comes from the addition of the Parmiagiano-Reggiano cheese mixture. While you can opt for ready-made pesto, homemade ones with fresh basil leaves, garlic, toasted nuts, and seasoned with ground pepper takes this salad to a different level.
Everyone seems to be in love with this salad. Just add mayonnaise to Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, and freshly ground pepper and mix well for consistency. Add the veggies and pasta. Mix well, and refrigerate it overnight before serving this mind-boggling creamy delicacy.
A blend of spices and ingredients from various cuisines, this one is a confluence of rich flavors. While the fieriness is rendered by the Mexican salsa taquera and poblano peppers, the blend of Southwestern Chicken and cream cheese along with the mushy avocado complements it. A very versatile delicacy, you can adjust the flavors according to your palate needs. If you do not like salsa taquera, then opt for a salsa of your choice and personalize the platter.
A simple, yet classic delicacy, this one is easy to fix and will give you a punch of flavor. The mildness of juicy tomatoes and goat cheese is set back with the addition of chili and black pepper. This dish is a perfect choice to warm up the cold wintery nights. Serve it alongside some hot soup and crusty bread for a complete meal.
Salads, especially infused with pasta, make ideal picnic and potluck companions. And, this mushroom and tomato salad with pasta is definitely a saliva inducer! The herbed tomatoes, hearty beans and mushrooms blend with the penne pasta ensuring that your choice is perfect as usual.
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