Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini, a small pasta often used in soups (this can be hard to locate but Barilla sells a one pound box.) Or substitute your own small pasta FAV such as elbows or shells.

MACARONI -ORGANIC FUSILLI SALAD by Lillie Ann Passwaiter

USE ALMA'S FUSILLI 100% ITALIAN ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT DURUM SEMOLINA IMPORTED FROM ITALY A MACARONI PRODUCT.

Italian Pasta and Vegetable Salad by Salad Foodie

This pasta salad has a nice texture balance of smooth to crunchy, plus the tart-sweet of red wine vinegar and lemon pepper in the dressing. It makes PLENTY and is always a hit at gatherings. Leftovers keep well refrigerated.

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad by Salad Foodie

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a make-over. Adding a few new veggies and seasonings, and subbing an oil-based dressing, made it lighter and brighter. The recipe makes enough for a crowd or potluck, so cut down by one third or two thirds if needed.

Vegetable Bowtie Pasta Salad by Vanessa

Growing up, my Mother fixed a pasta salad that was so awesome. Well, I did a makeover of that pasta salad with my own twist...by changing the pasta to bowtie pasta, using low-fat mayo and low-fat sour cream and adding more vegetables.

Tuna and Pasta Salad by B Innes

Tuna and Pasta salad a very simple and delicious dish easy to make and great warm or cold.

Bacon Stuffed Shell Salad by Robyn Savoie

This recipe takes pasta salad to a big flavor level. Great to make ahead and serve for a simple luncheon. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit.

Spaghetti Salad by Salad Foodie

Fresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear glass bowl. Use 3/4 cup of your favorite Italian Dressing, or prepare the dressing below. VARIATIONS TO CONSIDER: Use whole grain spaghetti. Add chopped pepperoni and cubed mozzarella…

Italian Linguine Salad by Robyn Savoie

This is a family favorite all summer long. With all the different pasta's out there, feel free to it change up.

Orzo Pasta Salad 2 by sally

Orzo Pasta Salad by sally

Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

Chop, chop, chop and get your frustrations out making this pasta salad with south-of-the-border appeal. Choose your heat level by amount of peppers, hot sauce and chilies you add. This yields a generous bowl and serves 12-14. Make this ahead of time and chill ~ if you can wait and can keep everyone out too!

Chicken, Tomatoes & Rotini Salad by Salad Foodie

Hearty pasta salad to help use up leftover roast chicken or turkey. I've a bumper crop of grape tomatoes which work well in this too. I try to go light on the seasonings, so follks can adjust as desired when served.

Pizza Pasta Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This pasta salad is a great to pack for lunch – with cheese, pepperoni and olives and a blended dressing of spaghetti sauce and mayonnaise it mimics the flavor of a pizza that just about any kid will love. And us adults at my house enjoy it too. Skip the olives if your child doesn’t like them or substitute some jarred or canned…

Grandma Beckeys Macaroni Salad by Randy

This Macaroni salad has a sweet and sour taste to it because of the olives and sugar that are in it.