Quick Angel Hair Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This angel hair pasta salad comes together fast with a bright lemon vinaigrette, crunchy vegetables, and salty feta. You can pull it together on a busy night and still end…
Lemony Veggie-Packed Low Calorie Pasta Salad
When you want a pasta salad that doesn’t leave you feeling heavy, this low calorie pasta salad is the one I reach for. It has all the chewy pasta and…
25-Minute Cajun Pasta Salad
Cajun pasta salad is the side dish that shows up at a cookout and gets scraped clean first. Smoky andouille sausage, crisp bell peppers, and tender pasta get tossed in…
15-Minute Spicy Thai Glass Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)
This Thai glass noodle salad (yum woon sen) packs spicy, sour, and savory flavors into every bite, and it comes together in just about 15 minutes. Tender glass noodles, crisp…
Balsamic Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
This balsamic pasta salad tastes like summer on a plate, all tangy dressing and juicy tomatoes with creamy mozzarella bites. It’s the cold pasta I pack for picnics, and it…
Basil Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
This basil pasta salad is a weeknight hero when you want something fresh, fast, and full of bright summer flavors. Tender pasta, creamy mozzarella pearls, and juicy cherry tomatoes get…
25-Minute Arugula Pasta Salad with Lemon and Parmesan
This Arugula Pasta Salad is a bright, peppery side that comes together before the pasta has a chance to cool completely. Lemon vinaigrette, salty Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts give…
Speedy Sesame Ginger Pasta Salad
This sesame ginger pasta salad is what I reach for when I want a meal that feels bright and filling but does not keep me in the kitchen for an…
Quick Salmon Pasta Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
This salmon pasta salad is my weeknight answer when I want dinner to feel fresh and a little bright, but I’m not up for a big production. Flaky salmon, tender…
20-Minute Sesame Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
This sesame peanut soba noodle salad is the kind of dish you turn to when you need something fast, packed with flavor, and light enough for a weeknight. Cold noodles,…
15-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
A ripe avocado does all the work in this bright, creamy pasta salad. It comes together in the time it takes to boil water, and the dressing tastes like warm…
Quick Basil Pesto Pasta Salad
This basil pesto pasta salad is the kind of dish you reach for as soon as the weather warms up. It is herby, fresh, and comes together in about 25…
Tangy Mediterranean Bean Pasta Salad
A bean pasta salad that actually tastes like something—bright with lemon and herbs, loaded with chickpeas and kidney beans, and ready in 25 minutes. You can throw it together on…
Quick Zucchini Pasta Salad with Lemon and Feta
This zucchini pasta salad is my go-to when I want something light and fast but still feels like a real side dish. Raw spiralized zucchini gives it a fresh crunch,…
30-Minute Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This 30-minute grilled chicken pasta salad is a warm-weather dinner that actually fills you up. Juicy grilled chicken, tender pasta, and crunchy vegetables get tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette….
Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad
This creamy chicken pasta salad is the kind of lunch you look forward to all morning. Tender pasta, shredded chicken, and crisp veggies are tossed in a tangy, herb-flecked dressing…
Make-Ahead Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
This chicken pesto pasta salad is the kind of lunch you pull from the fridge on a busy Wednesday and feel genuinely excited about. Cold pasta, tender chicken, and a…
My Go-To Creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad
This creamy chicken macaroni salad is my answer when I need something straightforward, satisfying, and totally reliable. Tender pasta, chunks of seasoned chicken, and crunchy vegetables all cling together in…
Quick and Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad
This rotisserie chicken pasta salad is the shortcut you need on a busy weeknight. Shredded store-bought chicken, tender pasta, and a bright lemon-herb dressing come together in about 25 minutes….
25-Minute Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad combines juicy pan-seared chicken, creamy fresh mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tender pasta in a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s a one-bowl meal that tastes fresh…
Creamy Tuna Macaroni Salad (Ready in 25 Minutes)
This classic tuna macaroni salad is cool, creamy, and satisfying, with tender pasta, flaked tuna, and a tangy dressing. It comes together in about 25 minutes and is the kind…
15-Minute Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese pasta salad takes all the fresh, summery flavors you love—sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil—and tosses them with tender pasta and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s bright…
Creamy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
This pasta salad takes everything you love about deviled eggs and turns it into a creamy, tangy side dish. It comes together fast with simple ingredients, which makes it a…
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with Smoky Ranch Dressing
This BBQ chicken pasta salad is the sort of dish you bring to a backyard cookout when you want something hearty that tastes just as good straight from the fridge…
25-Minute Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
This buffalo chicken pasta salad packs all the spicy, creamy kick of your favorite wings into a quick chilled pasta dish that’s ready in under half an hour. It’s the…
Creamy Buffalo Pasta Salad
This creamy Buffalo pasta salad turns all the tangy, spicy flavor of buffalo wings into a hearty cold dish that works as a main or a side. With tender pasta,…
20-Minute Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
A creamy ranch pasta salad that holds its texture and doesn’t turn watery, even after a day in the fridge. It comes together in about 20 minutes with a homemade…
Quick 30-Minute Ranch Pasta Salad
This ranch pasta salad is the side dish that gets scraped clean at every potluck. Tangy herb dressing coats every twist of pasta, and the whole thing comes together fast…
Creamy Ranch Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad piles tangy ranch flavor, crisp bacon, and sharp cheddar into one bowl, and it vanishes fast at every cookout I bring it to. It is the side…
20-Minute Big Mac Pasta Salad
Craving a Big Mac but want something you can scoop up with a fork? This Big Mac pasta salad is the answer. It’s loaded with all the flavors of the…
Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Pickle Juice Dressing)
This dill pickle pasta salad combines tender rotini and crunchy pickles in a creamy, tangy dressing that uses the pickle juice right from the jar. It is the kind of…
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad with Crisp Celery and Pickles
This tuna pasta salad is the one I turn to when I need a no-fuss dinner that actually fills me up. It’s creamy, tangy, and full of crunchy bits that…
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon and Dill
This creamy shrimp pasta salad is a cool, satisfying dinner for warm evenings. Tender shrimp, curly pasta, and crisp vegetables get tossed in a tangy lemon-dill dressing that tastes bright…
20-Minute Basil Pesto Pasta Salad
This pesto pasta salad is the side dish that shows up at every warm-weather gathering, and it disappears fast every time. Tender short pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella…
30-Minute High Protein Pasta Salad
This high protein pasta salad is the kind of lunch that keeps you full until dinner without feeling heavy. Tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a creamy lemon-herb dressing come together…
30-Minute Creamy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A hearty pasta salad that doubles as a full meal, this chicken Caesar pasta salad combines tender grilled chicken, al dente pasta, crisp romaine, and a tangy, creamy Caesar dressing….
Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad
This vegan macaroni salad is every bit as creamy and tangy as the deli classic, with zero dairy. It comes together in about 20 minutes and gets even better after…
Pizza Pasta Salad (All the Flavor, No Oven Needed)
Pizza pasta salad is exactly what it sounds like: cheesy, savory, pepperoni-studded pizza goodness tossed with tender pasta, no dough or delivery required. It comes together in about 20 minutes…
Meal Prep Pasta Salad That Stays Crunchy All Week
Most pasta salads turn gummy and sad by Tuesday. This one uses a sharp vinaigrette and sturdy ingredients that actually get better as they sit, so your Monday lunch tastes…
