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June 12, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Easy Summer Pasta Salad Ideas for Your Next BBQ

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing meals, and pasta salads are a great option for outdoor gatherings and picnics.

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Summer and BBQ's and salads go hand in hand. Mainly because they're inexpensive to make and there are so many variations you can try. You'll never get tired of eating the same recipes!

From mayo based salads to vinaigrette, these 15 Summer Pasta Salads are delicious and super easy to make.

Just remember when serving salads in the heat, to keep them cool over ice so they don't turn bad; especially if you're keeping them outside for long periods of time. 

15 Summer Pasta Salads

artichoke pesto orzo salad

Artichoke Pesto Orzo Salad

If you're in the mood for a tasty and refreshing salad, look no further than this artichoke pesto orzo salad. With its combination of tangy, marinated artichokes and sun dried tomatoes it's a definite crowd pleaser. 

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with grilled chicken

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is easy to make using your favorite pasta, bacon, spinach and Ranch dressing. Add grilled chicken or shrimp too! 

A plate of food and a glass of wine, with Salad and Couscous

Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Basil and herb pearled couscous combined with sun dried tomatoes; then tossed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil makes a deliciously light salad. 

Creamy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad in a white bowl.

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad tastes just like deviled eggs with a creamy Dijon mustard, paprika and mayonnaise dressing. 

Dill Macaroni Salad made with English cucumbers, tomatoes and a sour cream and fresh dill dressing is super tasty. 

Dill Macaroni Salad

Dill Macaroni Salad made with English cucumbers, tomatoes and a sour cream and fresh dill dressing is super tasty. 

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Garden Macaroni Salad made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, carrots and onions is the perfect summer salad.

Garden Macaroni Salad

Garden Macaroni Salad made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, carrots and onions is the perfect summer salad.

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun Dried Tomatoes in white bowl

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Hellmann's mayonnaise makes every salad taste better like this delicious Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun Dried Tomatoes. 

Italian Caprese Pasta Salad

Italian Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad made with mini farfalle, tomatoes, basil and fresh Mozzarella cheese in a light Italian vinaigrette.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad made in a bowl on a table.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad made with fresh garden cucumbers, tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese. A simple, flavorful salad you can make in 30 minutes that goes well with just about anything.

This classic Oriental Salad made with Ramen noodles, cabbage, carrots and almonds is super flavor and a favorite at every gathering.

Oriental Ramen Salad

This classic Oriental Salad made with Ramen noodles, cabbage, carrots and almonds is super flavor and a favorite at every gathering.

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A bowl of Spicy Peanut noodle salad

Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad

If you're looking for a quick and easy Asian inspired salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner; then this Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad recipe is for you. It's made with noodles and vegetables in a spicy peanut butter dressing. 

Sun Dried Tomato and Asiago Cheese Pasta Salad

Sun Dried Tomato and Asiago Pasta Salad

Sun Dried Tomato & Asiago Cheese Pasta Salad made with bow tie pasta, oil packed sun dried tomatoes, freshly shredded Asiago PDO cheese and basil in a balsamic vinaigrette.

bowl of Tortellini Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Tortellini Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Cheese tortellini combined with sun dried tomatoes and broccoli in a zesty Italian vinaigrette dressing is a hearty cold pasta salad. 

Tricolor Supreme Pasta salad in wooden bowl

Tricolor Supreme Pasta Salad

Tricolor rotini pasta tossed with Salad Supreme Seasoning, fresh broccoli, tomatoes, onions and Italian dressing.

Tuna Macaroni Salad made with gluten free brown rice macaroni, solid white albacore tuna in water and fresh garden vegetables.

Tuna Macaroni Salad {Gluten Free}

Tuna Macaroni Salad made with gluten free brown rice macaroni, solid white albacore tuna in water and fresh garden vegetables. You can use regular pasta too!

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