1Mediterranean Pasta Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIn this recipe, pasta salad gets a Mediterranean twist, showcasing some of our favorite flavors from that corner of the globe. And the best part—although pasta salad is usually thought of as a side, the added protein from the chickpeass will make this easy to turn into a main.
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2Classic Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad is one of our favorite things to pair with pulled pork or ribs, which is why it's such a disappointment when it's too dry or soggy. Not to fear—this recipe guarantees perfection ever time.
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3Gnocchi Antipasto Salad
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 4Best Pasta Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIn our opinion, pasta salad is a summertime must. We have plenty of beloved variations of this staple side dish, but this Italian-inspired recipe is our guaranteed go-to when we need a reliable BBQ side.
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5Super Green Pasta Salad
ERIK BERNSTEIN 6Greek Pasta Salad
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREA classic in diners and on dinner tables, Greek salads are filled with Mediterranean produce and flavors—briny olives meet sweet tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, and a sprinkling of feta, making for a truly filling and delicious side. The only way to improve it? Turn it into pasta salad!
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7Hawaiian Mac Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS 8Grilled Chicken Cajun Pasta Salad
PARKER FEIERBACHWarning: If you make this spicy pasta salad at your next summer cookout, be prepared to have everyone asking for the recipe. It's got just the right amount of heat, thanks to a Cajun-seasoned, mayo-based dressing you're going to love.
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9Tuscan Tortellini Salad
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis easy tortellini salad is ALWAYS a fave at picnics. Feel free to swap the sun-dried tomatoes here for fresh cherry tomatoes, use kale instead of spinach or bacon instead of salami, or replace the Parmesan with Pecorino or mozzarella. Anything goes!
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10Chicken Pasta Salad
Parker feierbachThis super savory pasta salad is a hit at barbecues and potlucks, and hearty enough to qualify as a meal. Swapping in a tangy mustard vinaigrette for the usual mayo-based dressing lightens things up a bit, and seared chicken and crispy bacon make it satisfying enough to be a meal all on its own.
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11Pesto Pasta Salad
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MICAH MORTONThis pasta salad is a classic, featuring a homemade basil-and-pine nut pesto, a generous amount of Parmesan, and juicy grape tomatoes. It's worth getting out your nicest olive oil for this recipe since the flavor will shine through.
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12Cowboy Pasta Salad
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13Thai Chicken Peanut Pasta Salad
RACHEL VANNIThis pasta salad has a creamy peanut dressing and is full of fresh, crunchy veggies with no mayonnaise in sight. It’s super-simple to make and is as delicious hot as it is cold, which means you can easily make it ahead of time (and that leftovers are BOMB).
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14Ramen Noodle Salad
Lindsay HuntThis ingenious salad uses uncooked ramen noodles (plus their flavor packet) as croutons. If you're making for a picnic or BBQ, toast the noodles and marinate the cabbage and carrots ahead of time, then toss everything together before you head out.
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15Cowboy Caviar Couscous Salad
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Cowboy caviar (also known as Texas caviar) combines fresh vegetables, beans, and corn to make a colorful meal that can be enjoyed with chips or as a standalone dish. But once you add some pearl couscous? It becomes the star of any picnic or potluck.
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16Lobster Roll Pasta Salad
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17Creamy Noodle Salad
June xieThese noods get coated in a sweet & spicy mayo-based dressing that can honestly go on anything. The heat of fresh ginger, garlic, and sriracha is tamed by the mayo and a touch of sugar; the creaminess of the mayo is in turn nicely balanced out by the tart rice vinegar and lime zest. Yum!
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18Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
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19Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis recipe combines an Italian idea, a Spanish technique, and an American invention, and turns them into a perfectly harmonious pasta salad you’re going to want to make again and again. It’s one of those dishes that, after one taste, you’ll go: Why have I never made this before?
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20Tuna Macaroni Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEIf you love tuna salad AND macaroni salad, the only logical thing to do is bring the two together in a generous serving of spicy tuna mac. This recipe calls for quick-pickling red onion, shredded carrots, and chopped pickles while the pasta cooks so you get nicely tart and crunchy elements in every bite.
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