50 Pasta Salad Recipes You Need to Bring to Your Summer Potlucks

Avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, and lemon-thyme dressing combine to make this insanely savory side dish.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

Though an unexpected choice, spaghetti noodles are a delicious alternative to noodles in this yummy salad.

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If you have 20 minutes, then you have enough time to whip up this BLT-inspired pasta salad.

Get the recipe at Baker by Nature.

A new spin on the picnic classic, this dish combines pasta with egg salad for a truly original dish.

Get the recipe at 52 Ways to Cook.

Though technically a grain, couscous makes a great alternative to pasta. The best part? It costs less than $6 to make.

Get the recipe at Budget Bytes.

Get a healthy dose of veggies with this broccoli-filled dish.

Get the recipe at Pics and Pastries.

Light and refreshing, this strawberry and avocado salad gets a punch of flavor from lime vinaigrette.

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This Asian-inspired salad calls for mango, red cabbage, pine nuts, and avocado.

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This 20-minute pasta salad features feta, basil, artichoke hearts, and cucumbers.

Get the recipe at Two Peas and Their Pod.

This pasta salad is good enough to make any time of year, not just during picnic season!

Get the recipe at Yellow Bliss Road.

Buffalo chicken + pasta salad = the most delicious food combination ever.

Get the recipe at I Heart Naptime.

Like Caesar salad? Just add pasta for a creamy, crunchy pasta salad.

Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Throw in juicy strawberries to add some sweetness to your pasta salad.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

Make a spring salad with in-season vegetables like fresh asparagus and peppery arugula.

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Add Greek flavors (garlic, olives, artichokes, and rich feta cheese) to satisfy your pasta salad cravings.

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This Asian-inspired take on pasta salad is dressed with teriyaki vinaigrette for a little extra tang.

Get the recipe at La Creme de la Crumb.

Just add pasta to this classic Italian salad for a hearty meal featuring light, simple flavors.

Get the recipe at The Recipe Critic.

This dish may not be super healthy, but it is super good! (Everything in moderation, right?!)

Get the recipe at This Gal Cooks.

Chicken adds protein to this zesty, Mexican-inspired pasta salad.

Get the recipe at Butter With a Side of Bread.

This pasta salad combines all the classic club sandwich toppings—avocado, bacon, chicken, cheddar, and tomatoes—in one delicious bowl.

Get the recipe at Cook, Crave, Inspire.

Toss pasta with kale and pine nuts for a light and healthy dish with plenty of flavor.

Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.

Add some texture to your salad with crunchy celery, apples, and walnuts—yum!

Get the recipe at Diethood.

With diced avocado and a creamy avocado dressing mixed in, this dish is avocado overload in the best way possible.

Get the recipe at Cook Crave Inspire.

Those protein-packed black beans will keep you full longer.

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Just like a loaded baked potato, this recipe features creamy cheeses, savory bacon, and crunchy broccoli.

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Bacon, pecans, and red grapes may sound like an odd combination, but it's actually lip-smacking good!

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Summer is seafood season and this pasta salad is the perfect way to celebrate this tasty time of year.

Get the recipe at Wine and Glue.

This healthy dish is rich in taste but light in calories, thanks to creamy Greek yogurt.

Get the recipe at Little Broken.

This easy-to-make pasta salad/tuna salad hybrid is the ultimate summer side dish.

Get the recipe at Lauren's Latest.

Listen up lemon lovers! This simple, citrus dish is calling your name.

Get the recipe at Created By Diane.

Sweet and zesty pineapple dressing gives this dish tropical flair.

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This dish is loaded with seafood—crab, shrimp, lobster!—meaning it tastes out of this world good.

Get the recipe at Culinary Hill.

Like fruit? Then you'll love this easy dish, packed with pineapple, mandarin oranges, and grapes.

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Fresh herbs and lemon juice make this a zesty side dish that's bound to be a crowd favorite at your next cookout.

Get the recipe at The Seasoned Mom.

This recipe takes the world's best appetizer and turns it into a pasta salad dish. Genius!

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Goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes are a match made in pasta salad heaven.

Get the recipe at Valerie's Kitchen.

This low-carb pasta salad alternative swaps out traditional noodles for veggie noodles.

Get the recipe at Peas and Crayons.

Calling all Mediterranean food fans: This recipe features Greek favorites like feta, kalamata olives, fresh dill, and of course, Greek yogurt.

Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Capers, pine nuts, and cranberries—this pasta salad is full of tasty goodies.

Get the recipe at Chef De Home.

Who says pasta salad has to feature plain old noodles? Jazz up any pasta salad with tortellini, or even ravioli.

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A little sprinkle of taco seasoning mix is the key to this punchy pasta dish.

Get the recipe at The Girl Who Ate Everything.

Loaded with tangy lime flavor and sweet corn, this fresh twist on Mexican street corn is going to be the highlight of your summer.

Get the recipe at Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice.

Ramen noodles make for a fun and cheap way to shake up your summer salad plans.

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