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25 Cold Pasta Salads

These vegetarian cold pasta salads are simple, shareable dishes for summer picnics, potlucks, and cookouts!

Published 8 Mar 2026

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Vegan BLT Pasta Salad

“ This Vegan BLT Pasta Salad is perfect for a summer BBQ! It is loaded with tempeh bacon, cherry tomatoes, arugula, avocado, red onion and a creamy dressing! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad

“ It’s flavorful, creamy, and protein-packed thanks to soft tofu and edamame !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Macaroni Salad

“ A classic summer staple for picnics, potlucks, BBQ’s, and parties! This is a great idea when you don’t know what to make! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Vegan Taco Pasta Salad

“ This easy Vegan Taco Pasta Salad is creamy, packed with Tex-Mex flavor, and the perfect one-bowl recipe for summer picnics, barbecues, and more! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Dill Pickle Ditalini Pasta Salad

“ Dill Pickle Pasta Salad features ditalini pasta, cubed cheese, a creamy dressing, and plenty of dill pickles! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad

“ This Avocado Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad is fresh, oil-free, easy to make, and comes together in minutes if you need a quick side dish for your summer outing! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Herbed Summer Corn Pasta Salad

“ Made with bowtie pasta (totally underrated pasta shape) tossed with juicy sweet summer corn, briefly sauteed so it maintains it’s crunch, briny feta cheese, and tons of fresh herbs, it’s one of those dishes that just tastes like summer!”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad

“ Cooked pasta, peppery arugula, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts are tossed with simple, bright and lemony vinaigrette !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Caprese Pasta Salad

“ This fresh and easy salad combines all the classic flavors of a Caprese Salad with pasta for a delicious side dish everyone will love !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Ranch Pasta Salad

“ This noodle salad is easy to make and a refreshing compliment to BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks, and parties! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

“ Take a break from the classic macaroni salad and opt for something a little lighter that’s filled with fresh vegetables! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

“ Greek Pasta Salad Recipe is filled with tender bite-size pasta, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and so much more! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad

“ A simple side dish with the best of the Mediterranean in every bite! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Quick N’ Healthy Vegetable Pasta Salad

“ Healthy Vegetable Pasta Salad features chopped bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-rich chickpeas for a quick and easy cold pasta salad everyone will love! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

“ A cool, creamy, and refreshing side dish that combines crisp cucumbers, pasta, and a classic dressing! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Coleslaw Pasta Salad

“ This rustic, casual side dish is ideal for cookouts, barbecues, or a light lunch !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Easy Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad

“ Easy Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad features tender asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and a garlic-dijon vinaigrette for a lip-smackingly delicious side dish ready in 20 minutes! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad

“ This garden veggie macaroni salad features crisp vegetables, pasta and a creamy dressing. It’s colorful, fresh and full of flavor !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Vegan Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe

“ This creamy vegan pasta salad is loaded with peppers, tomatoes, black beans, & corn, & tossed with the creamiest zippy vegan southwest dressing !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

“ A perfect side dish for grilling or BBQ’s! This pasta salad is a fantastic compliment to any meal! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad

“ This easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad is a light, refreshing side dish perfect for barbecues or picnics !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

“ Minimal ingredients to chop, simple prep and ready in under 30 minutes! Uses reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in the dressing to give the most flavor to this salad that will steal the show! “

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Rainbow Orzo Salad

“ It’s quick, easy, and so fresh. Perfect for everything from meal prep lunches to summer cookouts !”

Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

“ This Asian Pasta Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is healthy, light, and supremely delicious. Easily whip it up in less than 30 minutes . Asian Pasta Salad is fabulous for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy family meal !”

25 Cold Pasta Salads

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

“ A zesty, creamy dressing wraps noodles, roasted corn, and Queso crumbles to make a perfect pasta salad! “

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