15 Pasta Salad Recipes

Looking for a dish that’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion? These 15 pasta salad recipes are here to shake up your mealtime routine!

Whether you need a crowd-pleasing side for a summer BBQ, a quick lunch for busy weekdays, or a colorful addition to your dinner table, pasta salads are the ultimate go-to.

Packed with vibrant veggies, delicious dressings, and satisfying textures, these salads are as versatile as they are delicious. From light and zesty combos to hearty, flavor-packed bowls, there’s a pasta salad here for every craving.

Plus, they’re simple to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for making ahead. Get ready to discover a world of tasty twists that prove pasta salads aren’t just for summer—they’re a year-round favorite. Grab a fork and dig in!

1- Warm tomato pasta salad

Combine fresh tomatoes and pesto with pasta to create this warm salad.

2- Warm broad bean and prosciutto pasta salad

For the perfect side dish, try this warm broad bean and prosciutto pasta salad, ready in just 20 minutes.

3- Creamy vegan pasta salad

Ready in 20 minutes, this fresh vegan pasta salad is mixed with peas, edamame and nuts, and is drizzled with a creamy avocado sauce.

4- Layered Christmas pasta salad

Add colour and spark to your Christmas feast with this layered pasta salad recipe.

5- BLAT loaded pasta salad

We’ve turned family-favourite bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato burger into a fully-loaded pasta salad, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

6- Rockmelon and prosciutto pasta salad

Add avocado slices to the plate to boost the rich, creamy flavour of the pasta salad. Serves 8 as a side.

7- Risoni pasta salad with tangy herb dressing

Basic pasta salad gets a makeover with this risoni recipe. Loaded with asparagus, zucchini and sugar snap peas, it’s also served on creamy herb and yoghurt dressing.

8- Quick and easy creamy pasta salad

Take a few shortcuts with this quick and easy chicken pasta salad.

9- Prawn cocktail pasta salad

We’ve reimagined classic prawn cocktail as a creamy pasta salad, perfect for entertaining. It’s also ready in just 25 minutes.

10- Pasta salad with lentils, pesto & beans

A fantastic food to include in vegetarian diets, lentils are a great source of protein.

11- Mushroom, rocket and goat’s cheese pasta salad

For a delicious side dish, try this easy mushroom, rocket and goat’s cheese salad.

12- Garlic bread pasta salad

With crispy garlic bread croutons and a creamy mayo dressing, this easy pasta salad will be a hit with the whole crowd.

13- Roasted vegetable & chickpea pasta salad

This recipe is brought to you by the Taste team and Heinz.

14- Curried chicken and mango pasta salad

For an easy midweek lunch or dinner, try this creamy curried chicken and mango pasta salad.

15- Creamy Cajun chicken pasta salad

Packed with cajun-spiced chicken breast and a creamy chipotle dressing, this easy pasta salad is exploding with flavour.