20 Cold Pasta Dishes Everyone’s Making This Summer (And You Should Too)

You know those days when it’s way too hot to even think about turning on the stove? That’s when cold pasta dishes swoop in to save the day—fresh, easy, and totally satisfying. I’ve been seeing so many mouthwatering combos lately that I had to round up the best ones. Trust me, you’re going to want to try these

Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

 

This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great summertime salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
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Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar

Pull out the spiralizer and make a refreshing Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinegar with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles.
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Summer Pasta Salad With Fresh Peaches

This refreshing summer salad is made with fresh peach slices, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, pine nuts, and your favorite pasta. It’s one of my go-to cold pasta dishes to beat the heat.
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Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

With all the classic flavors of creamy ranch dressing, salty bacon, and cheddar cheese, this ranch pasta salad is a refreshing crowd pleaser, the perfect summer potluck food.
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Italian Pasta Salad

This Italian Pasta salad has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade garlic dressing.
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Cold Antipasto Pasta Salad With Pepperoncini Peppers

This irresistible antipasto pasta salad is EASY to make with a simple homemade dressing, an Italian inspired pasta that’s great for summertime.
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Asian Pasta Salad

Spruce up your party with an Asian Pasta Salad! Packed with an irresistible sweet and salty flavor and full of colorful, crunchy vegetables.
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Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp

This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy summer dinner.
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Classic Southern Macaroni Salad

Classic Southern Macaroni Salad is a summertime comfort food, which is great if you’re craving Southern flavors this summer.
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for summer picnics or cookouts. It’s one of my favorite easy pasta salad recipes.
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Fill your fork with Mediterranean Pasta Salad, an incredibly fresh pasta salad with crisp vegetables and a vinaigrette straight from the Mediterranean!
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Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad is always such a hit at any summer cookout. It’s a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, onion-y & sweet from the imitation crab.
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Spelt Pasta Salad With Salmon

This Salmon Salad with Spelt Pasta is filled with salmon, capers, dill, onions, chives, spelt pasta and tossed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian Pasta salad has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade garlic dressing.
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Zesty Mexican Macaroni Salad

Zesty Mexican macaroni salad with a creamy, tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a perfect kick of spice is a twist on a classic favorite of easy pasta salad recipes.
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Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad

Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad has all the flavor of a jalapeno popper: bacon, cream cheese, and jalapenos! Makes a spicy, creamy picnic side.
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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Our easy Italian Pasta Salad features a quick blend of rotini, salami, veggies, and mozzarella. The perfect side dish for gatherings and summer potluck food.
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Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd is a refreshing comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Pesto caprese pasta salad is a huge hit at parties! Serve this delicious dish as a side, salad or appetizer. Fresh and done in 20 min!
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Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

This four ingredient Creamy Italian Pasta Salad is one quick spring pasta salad recipe. An easy creamy Italian dressing is a fast Alfredo pasta.
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