A great pasta salad is one of summer’s hardest-working recipes. It can be made ahead, packed for a picnic, served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed straight from the fridge for lunch the next day. These five recipes prove there’s far more to pasta salad than mayo-packed deli counter classics.
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This colourful Greek-inspired orzo salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, feta and a bright lemon dressing. It can be made ahead, making it perfect for BBQs, potlucks and weekday lunches.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Fresh herbs, buttermilk and mayonnaise create a creamy Green Goddess dressing that coats asparagus, green beans and tender penne pasta. A summer side you’ll make again and again.
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Garden Ratatouille Pasta Salad
Inspired by the flavours of Provence, this pasta salad combines roasted vegetables, buffalo mozzarella, capers and fresh basil for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Spicy Green Fregola Pasta Salad
Molly Baz’s herb-packed fregola salad combines spinach, dill, garlic, serrano chiles and lemony yogurt for a bold, flavour-packed pasta salad that’s equally good as lunch or dinner.
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Matty Matheson's Orzo and Goat Cheese Salad
Loaded with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, herbs and creamy goat cheese, this Mediterranean-inspired orzo salad is substantial enough to serve as a main. Add grilled chicken or lamb to make it even heartier.
Get RecipeWhy You’ll Love These Pasta Salad Recipes
- Perfect for BBQs, picnics and potlucks
- Great for meal prep and make-ahead lunches
- Ready in about 30 minutes or less
- Easy to customize with grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu
- Packed with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs
