50 Pasta Salad Recipes to Pair Perfectly With Any Meal

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50 pasta salad recipes to pair perfectly with any meal

There's no such thing as the perfect dish, but if there was it might be some variation of pasta salad. A crowd favorite that is easily portable and endlessly flexible– you can add in almost anything you like– pasta salad can work as a side dish, a main dish, or an appetizer.

While most people have their favorite recipe, there really is no right way to make it. Case in point: this list of pasta salad recipes Stacker compiled from Allrecipes. From classics to more unique takes on the food, you're sure to stumble across a preparation you've never thought of before.

Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (323 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 13 hours 20 minutes
- Total time: 13 hours 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Antipasto Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,549 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (197 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Greek Orzo Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (635 reviews)
- Prep time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Israeli Couscous Salad

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 95 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Spinach and Orzo Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (854 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Greek Pasta Salad I

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,055 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Asian Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (451 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.8/5 (428 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 8 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Total time: 4 hours 33 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (704 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Amish Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,382 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,518 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Orzo Ham Salad

- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
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Classic Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2,842 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

- Rating: 4.7/5 (277 reviews)
- Prep time: 35 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

Simple Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (173 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Additional time: 3 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Greek Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (390 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 3 hours
- Total time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

German Shrimp Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 6-quart bowl
- Number of ingredients: 13
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Quick Italian Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Frog Eye Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (283 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 13 hours 20 minutes
- Total time: 13 hours 65 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
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Magnificent Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (179 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Awesome Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (711 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Amish Macaroni Salad

Easy Cold Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Chicken Club Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (351 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Asian Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Amelia's Tuna Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Vermicelli Salad

- Rating: 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 13 hours 20 minutes
- Total time: 13 hours 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Mom's Best Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.4/5 (690 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,441 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Simple Tasty Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Tortellini Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (186 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Rainbow Pasta Salad II

- Rating: 4.6/5 (164 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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Acini di Pepe Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Sesame Noodle Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (274 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

- Rating: 4.4/5 (283 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Pearl Couscous Salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours
- Total time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Seafood Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (260 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 5 hours
- Total time: 5 hours 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Ham and Shell Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 11 minutes
- Additional time: 59 minutes
- Total time: 80 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Rainbow Rotini Salad

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad

- Rating: 4.8/5 (193 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 65 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Grandma's Macaroni Salad

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here