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.

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.

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.

BLT Macaroni Salad by Robyn Savoie

This is a summer staple in my house because it's nice to serve on hot and humid days. Make sure to cook the pasta al dente because it will absorb half the dressing as it rests in the refrigerator.

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.

Woodrow's Macaroni with Baguio beans Salad (Fiesta Fare) by Joyce Yap

This recipe is best served during fiesta celebration. The first time I ate this salad was during the fiesta of Sibulan, Negros Oriental. The original recipe from a friend named Woodrow.

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.

Pesto Pasta Salad-400 by william ruiz

Yield 400- 2/3c srvngs

Cheap and Easy Pasta Salad by Erin Bergman

This is very cheap and easy to make because you can choose the flavor of the "dressing" you use to the type of pasta/noodles. It can be eaten hot, cold, and anywhere in-between. It is also good for outside eating because as long as you do not use a milk based dressing it will not go bad.

Lightly Lemoned Lentil and Pasta Salad by Rich H

This pasta salad is a terrific side or even a main dish. Serve it up with tomato wedges, crusty bread and a side of fresh fruit! It has a light, lemony dressing that tastes clean and light.