12 Pasta Salads You Can Toss Together in 20 Minutes or Less
Short on time but still want something fresh, filling, and flavorful? These 12 pasta salads are the answer to your busiest days—ready in 20 minutes or less with minimal fuss. Packed with vibrant ingredients and big taste, they’re perfect for last-minute picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners. Just toss, chill (or not), and enjoy a dish that delivers without the stress!
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad is full of tender al dente pasta, crunchy veggies, feta cheese, and a homemade dressing that is bursting with flavors of lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Greek herbs. This cold pasta salad is just the thing for lunch on a hot summer day or for taking to a potluck as a side dish!
Favorite Simple Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
This tortellini pasta salad recipe features a few simple ingredients that pack a punch of flavor: cheese tortellini, turkey pepperoni, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and the best quick and easy homemade Italian dressing! Make this for your next summer potluck or backyard barbecue, and watch how fast it disappears off the buffet table!
Deli Pasta Salad
Deli Pasta Salad is similar to the pasta salad at the deli counter but so much fresher and cheaper.
Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
This tuna pasta salad makes a super light yet filling summer lunch, and it’s made almost entirely with cupboard staples. There’s no mayo in sight and the Mediterranean flavors are absolutely mouthwatering!
Chicken Pasta Salad
Cold chicken pasta salad is a summer staple in my house. It is equal parts quick, refreshing, and delicious!
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Salad with Bacon
Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for sandwiches, summer barbecues, picnics, and weeknight dinners!
Easy, Healthy Pasta Salad (High in Protein)
Looking for a fresh twist on your meal prep this week? Dive into this healthy pasta salad that packs a protein punch and keeps things light and flavorful!
Layered Ham and Broccoli Pasta Salad
This bright and pretty Layered Ham and Broccoli Pasta Salad with a made from scratch Lemon Herb Ranch Dressing will add a pop of color to your next spring or summer buffet.
Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
As soon as the weather gets warmer, I start craving hearty pasta salads. This antipasto tortellini salad hits all the right notes—packed with classic antipasto flavors like salami, olives, peppers, and cheese, and it only takes about 15 minutes to prep. I love that you can make it ahead of time for BBQs, meal prep, or quick and satisfying weekday lunches.
Easy Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
This easy vegan pasta salad recipe is fun, colorful, and absolutely delicious! The fun colors make it a favorite for kids, and all of the veggies and cold pasta make it nutritious and perfect for summer dinners, picnics, potlucks, and more!
Seafood Pasta Salad
If you are looking for a comforting and filling salad, look no more. This Seafood Pasta Salad is exactly what you need right now. Featuring pasta, shrimp, imitation crabmeat, and veggies, it can be mixed with either a mayo or yogurt dressing for a healthier version!
Gluten Free Pasta Salad With Olives And Herbs
If you’re looking for an easy, make-ahead dish, then this Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Olives and Herbs is for you! Packed with flavor, low in fat and filled with nutrients, you won’t buy store bought pasta salad again!
