Instant Pot Tortellini SaladThe recipe I saw on my Facebook group had a southwestern salad with corn, black beans and cilantro. I did not have any of those ingredients. However, the idea of cooking tortellini in the instant pot really piqued my interest on this 97 degree day.
Pasta SaladTo switch it up from our usual quinoa lunches, I made pasta salad. You can make this huge batch of pasta salad that lasts in the fridge throughout the week. What's great about this pasta salad is you can serve it cold and it's customizable (feel free to change up any ingredients you'd like)! Plus, this would be a great to make for parties.
Creamy Avocado Basil Pasta SaladI made this at my friend's house because we were craving a pesto-like flavour on a hot day, but we did not have the right equipment available to grind up a nice pesto sauce. I opted for items that were already in the fridge to try to mimic the flavours, and used an avocado as the base of the creamy sauce. It only took the amount of time it took to boil the pasta, then was chilled. It was such a delight, that I had to share it with you!
Ham and Pasta SaladThis salad is great for bag lunches. It's also a good salad to include in a picnic basket. You can double the recipe and take it as a potluck side dish.
Greek Pasta Salad PlateI have been making this salad for my family for years! It is a meal by itself with lots of great healthy vegetables and a light Greek salad dressing. It is a big hit at all picnics and BBQs.
Orzo Pasta SaladThis dish was actually made back during Easter time when the kids dyed Easter eggs and afterwards, we had egg orzo pasta salad. This is a nice light refreshing orzo pasta salad with vegetables and eggs, and very easy to make.
Orzo Sausage SaladThis is a very quick, easy and inexpensive meal. Orzo is very versatile and you can literally create a meal with anything you have in your fridge.
Easy Pesto Pasta SaladThis is a simple and easy to make pasta salad or served as a side dish. To make this a more satisfying pasta main dish, you can add chicken breast, sausage, meatballs, or some other protein of your choice. Its a perfect meal when you don't have much time.
Tuna and Herb Pasta SaladMake this quick tuna and herb pasta salad (gluten-free) for a light healthy lunch. The salad can also be served with gluten-free bread.
Macaroni SaladWe recently had 20 relatives over for a barbecue. I came up with the most inexpensive sides I could think of, and this was one of them. I originally found this recipe on All Recipes. I took all the comments that people wrote they would put in it and adapted it into this delicious salad. It makes a lot but we eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a few days. It's that good!
Tuna Macaroni SaladHere you will find a very easy way to make macaroni salad. This is my favorite spring and summer go to dish to.
Lemony Angel HairA delicious, lemony cold pasta salad.
3 Bean Pasta SaladI love bean salad and pasta salad, so I decided to create a salad that is the best of both!
Macaroni SaladI was raised on this macaroni salad recipe. It was very common for our family to have this at the holiday season meals.
Macaroni SaladThis macaroni salad has one of the best dressings I have ever had in a macaroni salad. Very sweet and good!
Spaghetti SaladThis salad is super yummy and great at pot lucks!
Veggie Spaghetti SaladI love the combination of veggies in this salad.
Traditional Macaroni SaladThis is another staple in my house while I was growing up that I have carried over to my own family. I just love the combination of ingredients in this. Great salad!
Marinated RigatoniEven though the recipe does not call for it, this is good with some fresh tomato added in as well. I usually use a whole medium tomato when I make this.
Pasta Salad RecipeMix first 5 ingredients together in large bowl. Pour 1/4 of the salad dressing onto salad. Mix the Salad Supreme into the balance of the salad dressing, shaking until well combined.
Tuna-Seashell SaladI love the pasta and the combination of veggies in this salad. I like this as a salad or as a cool lunch idea in the summer.
Fruity Spaghetti SaladThis salad is very good! I like the combination of fruit as well as the Cool Whip in this.
Lemon Rotini and Asparagus SaladThis salad tastes great switching the Parmesan cheese with crumbled feta too!
Simple Italian Pasta SaladIf you would like to spice up this salad just add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
Super Macaroni SaladThis is a great salad with a great tasting dressing!
Macaroni SaladI think this is kind of a different take on ordinary macaroni salad! Very, very good! The cabbage makes this excellent!
Golden Macaroni SaladI just love the whole combination of ingredients in this salad. You could almost eat this as a main dish with the meat and veggies both in it.
Italian Pasta SaladThis recipe reminds me of spring. Very cool and fresh tasting!
Tortellini SaladI like the pasta, salad dressing mix, green pepper, and cheese in this recipe. Very tangy and good.
Pickled Macaroni SaladThis is a unique macaroni salad. Very good and tangy!
Macaroni SaladThis dressing is extremely good! Very good salad!
Spiral Macaroni SaladThis is one I grew up on. Love the pasta!
Macaroni Fruit SaladLove the fruit in this, especially the pineapple.
Macaroni Fruit Ring SaladThis is really pretty for special dinners.
Spinach and Tortellini SaladGreat spring/summer time salad.
Julia's Macaroni SaladAs easy as chopping and mixing various ingredients. A nice contrast to other salads being served at the same meal.
Seafood Pasta SaladA cool pasta salad helps make a great summer meal.
Super Simple Spaghetti SaladGreat salad instead of the usual summer salads.
Macaroni SaladThis salad has vegetables, macaroni, tomatoes, cheese and home made sauce! Is a great any time salad. Whenever I make it everyone wants the recipe.
Ham SaladCombine first 5 ingredients in salad bowl. Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and garlic salt in small bowl. Add to salad; toss to mix well. Refrigerate until serving.
Macaroni SaladCook macaroni according to package directions. Cool. Cube other ingredients and mix together. Add Miracle Whip to your taste and mix well. Refrigerate.
Lentil Pasta SaladBreak the thin spaghetti into 3 inch lengths before cooking. Cook the lentils until tender but firm. Drain well. Combine with cooked spaghetti and vegetables.
Waldorf Pasta SaladThis is a great dish for a pot-luck. If making for a Christmas pot-luck, use tri-colored pasta and add dried cranberries to make the dish look festive. Use a combination of green and red apples too.
Shells and Tomato SaladCook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients; mix well.
Shrimp Macaroni SaladThis is for a crowd.
Pasta Salad a la JessWarning: You may quickly become addicted! This recipe makes a lot (perhaps 2-3 pounds worth or more), so you may have to play with it to scale it down if you want to make it at home and not have to eat it for a week, lol!
Pasta SaladCook pasta according to package directions. Put pea pods, carrots, and broccoli in a large amount of boiling water until broccoli turns bright green. Combine pasta and all vegetables except tomatoes in bowl.
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta SaladThis a healthy meal that is full of flavor. It is nice as a side dish or a stand alone meal.
Tortellini-Asparagus SaladIn a large saucepan, cook tortellini with asparagus according to package directions for pasta; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine Ranch dressing, lime juice and cheese.
Tuna Macaroni SaladIt's quick, yummy, and everyone loves it!
Mozzarella Tomato and Orzo SaladQuick and easy! Cook orzo al dente according to package instructions. Drain and allow the orzo to cool.
Seashell SaladThis is a simple, basic recipe and you can add other things like tomatoes, cucumbers, meats, and/or cheeses to make it a complete hot-weather meal.
Lime and Corn Pasta Salad Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil.
Turkey-Blue Cheese Pasta SaladCombine pasta, turkey, blue cheese and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine dressing, sour cream, celery seed, pepper and salt, if desired; pour over salad and toss.
Ham Pasta SaladCombine first 5 ingredients in salad bowl. Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard and garlic salt in small bowl. Add to salad; toss to mix. Chill until serving time. Serve in lettuce cups.
Roasted Red Peppers and Mozzarella Pasta SaladWhisk balsamic vinegar, oil and mustard in a large bowl. Add cooked and cooled pasta, red peppers, basil and toss to combine. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Fold in mozzarella and serve.
Cheesy Pasta SaladCook hamburger with onions and drain. Add everything except tomatoes. Add tomatoes to top.
Minted Garden CouscousVery nice to eat with pork or chicken. Cook couscous in water as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt.
Tomato, Cheese and Basil Pasta SaladHave been experimenting with pasta salads lately and this one is simple and yummy. Cook pasta 'al dente' per package instructions.
Tomato-Garlic Angel Hair SaladCook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse and drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Greek Pasta SaladA great summer salad! Using fresh ingredients from the garden, makes it even better. A great dish to serve at any summer picnic or barbecue.
Spaghetti Noodle Fruit SaladThis uses up my left over spaghetti noodles. In a saucepan, combine sugar, eggs, lemon juice and salt; cook on medium heat (about 4 minutes). Cool completely.
Spaghetti SaladYummy, very popular salad. Cook spaghetti using package directions; drain. Mix with remaining ingredients in bowl.
Squash and Pasta SaladDifferent and tasty. Steam squash in steamer just until tender-crisp. Cool. Cook rigatoni using package directions just enough until tender, rinse with cold water and drain.
Artichoke Pasta SaladAnother one of many great, warm weather salads. Combine first 5 ingredients in bowl; toss lightly. Blend vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard, seasonings and parsley in bowl; mix well.
Rotini SaladA colorful salad, a little different, and fairly calorie wise. Combine ingredients and chill until serving.
Macaroni and Cheese SaladCook box of macaroni and cheese as directed. Cool. Add all of remaining ingredients. Chill several hours and serve.
Italian Pasta SaladCook the pasta according to the package directions, until done. Drain and rinse the pasta until cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, Italian dressing, Creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, onion and peppers and mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Macaroni Garden SaladIn a bowl, combine the macaroni, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, basil, and parsley.
Fresh Spaghetti SaladCombine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate. This is best if made one day prior to serving.
Justin's Macaroni SaladThis is a recipe that was given to my mother by our next door neighbor. My husband, Justin, could eat this everyday if I made it.
Creamy Ham and Noodle SaladCook noodles using package directions. Combine noodles with ham and green pepper in large bowl, tossing to mix. Blend remaining ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Pour dressing over noodle mixture, mixing well.
Garden Patch Pasta SaladThis is a great salad. If you grow your own zucchini, you know you always end up with a lot at one time. This is a great way to use up those zucchini.
Deeli's Pasta Alla CheccaThis is a very easy and yummy summer pasta dish.
Veggie Pasta SaladCook 2 cups of tri-color rotini pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, gather any or all these veggies, just choose whatever you like and if you think of any that are not on this list, throw them in also.
Macaroni Salad SupremeMix together and let set in refrigerator for 1 hour so flavors will blend! Enjoy!
Layered Southwestern Pasta SaladPrepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again. Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin.
My Garden Pasta SaladPrepare the tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again. Place in a large bowl and chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
Hearty Pasta SaladMix well and enjoy!
Pineapple Pasta RefresherCook pasta; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well. Combine pasta, fruit, celery, yogurt, mayonnaise, and ginger.
Linguini SaladBoil noodles until firm but done, rinse with cold water until completely cool, place in bowl, add salad dressing, stir, add the rest of the ingredients and chill.
Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti SaladToss all well. Mix 1 package Italian dressing mix to package directions. Mix all ingredients and let set 24 hours.
Macaroni Salad-Tomato CupsCook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
Rice Noodle SaladCook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, carrot, pineapple, cilantro and onion. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until well blended.
Sweet Macaroni SaladCook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the macaroni, carrots, green pepper and onion.
Layered Summertime SaladCook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, and garlic powder; set aside. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; toss with onions and half of the bacon.
Couscous Veggie Chicken SaladCut chicken breast into small pieces and saute in sesame oil until cooked. Add almonds near the end so they get a little browning, too. Set aside.
Mac Broccoli Berry SaladMix pasta with dressing. Add broccoli and toss. Add sliced strawberries (if frozen, slice while still frozen). Add raisins and toss.
Cheese Tortellini SaladI first had this salad at a small party that a friend was giving and I couldn't stop eating it! Its so simple and so cool and refreshing, especially with the summer coming.Boil the Cheese Tortellini ala dente'.
Cold Ziti SaladCook ziti or mostaccioli in boiling water until tender but firm to the bite, 10-15 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Place in large bowl. Toss with milk to moisten. Add onions, tomatoes, green peppers and pickles.
Classic Macaroni SaladCook macaroni in salted water until tender, rinse under cold water. Add the rest of ingredients and the dressing. May not need to use all the dressing.
Italian Spaghetti SaladCook spaghetti as directed on package, drain. Prepare Italian salad dressing according to label directions. Add to hot spaghetti along with seasonings.
Presto Pasta SaladCook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Combine pasta and remaining ingredients; toss well. Serve immediately or chill, if desired.
Bacon Macaroni SaladCook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, green onions, tomato and celery.
Chicken Pasta SaladFor salad, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. In salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients; set aside.
Confetti Pasta SaladCook tortellini according to package directions; drain. In large bowl, combine tortellini, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onion, garlic, dressing and pepper sauce.
Zesty Macaroni-Vegetable SaladCook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, dressing, celery, carrot, pepper, onion and cheese; toss to combine.
Layered Tortellini-Spinach SaladCook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, layer spinach, cabbage, tomatoes and onions. Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; place over onions.
Basil-Feta Pasta SaladCook pasta according to package directions. While this is cooking, make pesto by placing basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and mixing thoroughly
Tortellini SaladThis is an all time very quick, healthy and versatile favourite in our family. Chop up any kind of vegetables you like, to bite size, I use tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers (different colours).
Ranch Spaghetti SaladRanch Spaghetti Salad. I came up with this when I had leftover noodles, cucumbers and fresh tomatoes from garden and since dh doesn't care for Italian dressing, I used ranch and he loved it. . .
Reuben Macaroni SaladIf you don't like sauerkraut, drained coleslaw works, just as well.
Easy Pasta SaladTry this pasta salad for a wonderful side dish.
Summer Garden PilafThis pilaf combines brown rice and numerous vegetables to make a delicious side dish.
Tuna Pasta SaladMakes 4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each.
