Cold pasta salad
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A light pasta salad recipe, perfect for summer outings. This crowd pleasing bow tie pasta salad has the most refreshing light lemon vinaigrette dressing!
janet lopez saved to recipes
125 · 30 minutes · This creamy pasta salad is going to quickly become one of your favorite side dishes. It’s perfect for pairing with almost any dinner, and we especially love it with some grilled chicken, a nice salad, or some burgers. It’s also perfect for taking to a potluck style dinner!
Ingredients
Meat
- • 12 oz Bacon, thick cut cooked and chopped
Produce
- • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- • 2 cup Peas, frozen
Condiments
- • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
Pasta & Grains
- • 12 oz Pasta noodles, small
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- • 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Easy Italian pasta salad takes just minutes to make with rotini pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese & Italian dressing.

JoAnn Gilbert saved to new recipes
This classic pasta salad is made with tri-color rotini, vegetables, cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette. Enough to feed a crowd!

Ellen Schneider saved to food
36 · 30 minutes · Whether you’re looking for a refreshing lunch or a dish to bring to a potluck, this pesto pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. Made with basil pesto tossed in perfectly cooked pasta noodles, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Produce
- • 3 cups Basil, leaves
- • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- • 2 cloves Garlic
- • 1/4 cup Parsley
- • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini
- • 1/2 cup Red onion
Condiments
- • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 lb Pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- • 1 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
- • 1/3 cup Pine nuts
Dairy
- • 8 oz Mozzarella, fresh
- • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Vicki Janosec saved to Food
Greek Pasta Salad is a must have side dish recipe! It's so bright and refreshing, it's jam packed with veggies and bits of tangy feta, and it's perfectly
James Cormier saved to Food
A tasty pasta salad can make a great companion to any meal—or a hearty meal all on its own. Learn how to make pasta salad with these recipes.
Drew Elizabeth saved to Food
Creamy deviled egg filling creates the dressing that coats every bite of this very simple Deviled Egg Pasta Salad.

JoAnne LeBarron saved to My fav's