"Pasta salad could basically count as its own food group during the summer. It’s what you turn to when you need an easy side dish to bring to a gathering, a no-heat lunch you can take into the office, or a simple dinner that won’t heat up your house. Pasta salad recipes are so versatile, and there are so many different variations that you could eat all summer long without getting sick of it (I know I do). Plus, the only actual cooking you typically need to do is boiling some pasta, and the rest comes together by simply chopping some ingredients and tossing them in a bowl. If you load it up with enough mix-ins, pasta salad can totally count as a meal, but you could also add in some grilled chicken, salami, chickpeas, or even hard-boiled eggs for some extra protein.
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If eating cold pasta gives you the ick, this recipe roundup is not for you. But for my girlies who are fully on board with the idea of a salad that’s mostly just carbs, you’re in good company. These pasta salad recipes are tasty enough to make on repeat all summer long:
1. Easy Pasta Salad
2. Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
3. Caprese Pasta Salad
4. Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
5. Antipasto Salad
6. Lemon Herb Pasta Salad
7. Peach, Tomato & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad
8. Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
9. 30 Minute BLT Pasta Salad
10. Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
11. Italian Pasta Salad
12. Greek Pasta Salad
13. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
14. Artichoke Pasta Salad
15. Tuna Pasta Salad
16. Pesto Pasta Salad
17. Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad
18. Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
19. Mexican Pasta Salad
20. Creamy Vegan Pasta Salad
Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Jessica has been at The Everygirl since 2022, covering all things home, travel, food, hobbies, and more. She edits all lifestyle content, writes in-depth features, and curates the direction of the living section. Jessica’s true passion—and much of her expertise—lies in interior design and decorating. Before joining The Everygirl, she worked as the digital assistant home editor for Better Homes & Gardens.