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Pasta salads are some of my favorite recipes. Not just for Meatless Mondays, but also for cookouts, gatherings, and busy weeknight dinners with family. I love them because they’re simple to make, and you can go in so many directions. Sometimes I reach for a tangy version with arugula, tomatoes, and beans, and other times I want something creamy, like a ranch pasta salad with chickpeas.
Different Ways to Make These Pasta Salads
Some of these pasta salads are built around beans or chickpeas, others lean on fresh vegetables, and a few use creamy dressings. You’ll also find versions with bright flavors like lime or chimichurri. Each one shows how easy it is to turn pasta salad into a meal you can enjoy any day of the week.
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20-Minute Simple Black Bean Pasta Salad
A simple and quick black bean pasta salad packed with fresh ingredients like fusilli, arugula, sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and a yogurt lime dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s great as a meal or side dish!
This bruschetta pasta salad is made with tomatoes, basil, garlic, marinated mozzarella, and a balsamic dressing, all mixed with fusilli for a simple and delicious meal.
Deviled egg pasta salad is made with macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy dressing with mustard and paprika. Serve it fresh with grilled chicken or sandwiches.
Dill pickle pasta salad is made with macaroni, diced dill pickles, sweet onions, and a creamy dressing. Serve it fresh with burgers, sandwiches, or grilled chicken.
Pickle pico de gallo pasta salad is made with macaroni, a creamy dressing, and crunchy pickles. Serve it fresh with burgers, sandwiches, or grilled chicken.
This creamy cilantro lime pasta salad comes together with fusilli pasta, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn, all mixed with a tangy cilantro lime dressing.
Creamy caesar pasta salad is a quick and easy dish loaded with creamy dressing, crispy garbanzos, and fresh arugula. Perfect for potlucks, weekday dinners, or meal prep.
Sweet corn elote is delicious. Adding it to a bowl of pasta creates a magical combination. Mexican street corn is salty, tangy, and creamy, making it absolutely delicious!
Hi, I’m Olga! I love cooking from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients. The recipes here are inspired by the flavors I grew up with and the places I’ve traveled to. My hope is to share some of my favorite dishes and inspire you to try something new in the kitchen.
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