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40 Pasta Salad Recipes You Need to Try This Summer You’ll want to whip these up every chance you get. A summer picnic, potluck, or barbecue — these easy pasta salads will be your go-tos. And watch it be the first bowl to go empty. They’re packed with a colorful mix of veggies, homemade dressings, and cold pastas. We seriously cannot get enough of that creamy balsamic vinegar dressing, drizzled over rotini, and fresh veggies. Dill, mustard, and capers are just a few of the flavors that spice up this easy summer dinner. Fusili pasta, olives, mozzarella, and red wine vinegar come together in this modern Italian dish everyone will love.
Take a mini Mediterranean vacation with this simple, six-ingredient recipe. Use penne, orecchiette, or shells for the base and then top with yummy Italian favorites like ricotta and radicchio. You might not be able to go to Tuscany for dinner, but this pasta salad made with cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and salami will make you feel like you’re there. Sun-dried tomatoes, crisp veggies, and salty proscuitto work together effortlessly in a pasta dish inspired by your favorite Italian appetizer. Sweet and savory come together in this delicious salad made with strawberries, feta cheese, and balsamic vinegar. Who needs boring salad dressing when you’ve got creamy avocados and lime juice to add to your pasta salad?