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Pasta salad is the ultimate potluck hero! It’s easy to make ahead, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to disappear fast. We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite easy pasta salad recipes. Whether you’re heading to a backyard barbecue, a neighborhood block party, or a holiday gathering, a big bowl of pasta salad is always a welcome addition to the table.
Classic & Crowd Favorites
Every great potluck spread needs at least one of these. The recipes in this section are the classics, the ones people have been making and loving for decades, and for very good reason. If you are feeding a big group and need something guaranteed to disappear fast, start right here.
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Macaroni Salad
English Pea Pasta Salad
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad
Bold & Globally Inspired
Ready to take your taste buds somewhere new? These pasta salads pull from some of the most vibrant flavor profiles around the world and the result is anything but boring. If you want to bring something to the table that people are going to talk about, this is your section.
Easy Greek Pasta Salad
Elote Mexican Corn Pasta Salad
Cuban Pasta Salad
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Southwest Pasta Salad
Pizza Pasta Salad
Hearty & Protein-Packed
Sometimes a side dish needs to work a little harder, and these pasta salads absolutely deliver. Packed with chicken, eggs, and bold savory flavors, these recipes are filling enough to hold their own as a main dish if you need them to.
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Teriyaki Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
With so many flavor combinations to choose from, the hardest part is picking just one! The great news is that almost all of these pasta salad recipes can be made a day ahead, making your potluck prep totally stress-free. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or love trying something new, these recipes are proof that pasta salad deserves a permanent spot in your entertaining rotation.
Easy Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Greek Dressing:
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Pasta Salad:
- 1 Pound Rotini Pasta, (or other small pasta)
- 1 English Cucumber, diced
- 1/3 Cup Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/4 Cup Red Onion, sliced
- 1 Pint Grape Tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 8 Ounces Feta Cheese, cubed
- 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives, or a mix of olives
Instructions
For the Dressing
- In a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon zest, a squeeze of the lemon, oregano, salt and pepper.1/2 Cup Olive Oil, 1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar, 2 Cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 1 Lemon
For the Salad
- To cook the pasta, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil.1 Pound Rotini Pasta
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Drain well and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, feta, and olives.1 English Cucumber, 1/4 Cup Red Onion, 1 Pint Grape Tomatoes, 8 Ounces Feta Cheese, 1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives, 1/3 Cup Bell Pepper
- Drizzle with dressing. Salt again to taste, this is super important to do!!
- Toss gently until uniformly combined and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
