My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks.
Author: Alley
I never seem to make enough of this salad. When people see the recipe, they look at me as if I am a little odd...but when they eat it they can't seem to stop! This recipe is great for kids and adults alike....
Author: Karena
A delicious pasta, meat and cheese combination with a homemade dressing. It serves a crowd and is great for a picnic.
Author: Dayna
This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I'm always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best...
Author: Kristy Hopkins
I had this at a party and couldn't get it off my mind. It's a fruity Asian chicken salad that even my family's picky eaters enjoy. I bake my own chicken for more flavor, which adds to the prep time, but...
Author: KATRINP
This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.
Author: Irlandes
The vinegar and cheese help to make this a unique macaroni salad.
Author: Sally Dickson
The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that's perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Author: Grady Sullivan
A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.
Author: Krysie
Tangy pasta salad which is better made the day before!
Author: Kathy Young
This elegant yet simple salad is lovely as a complement to a main course or on its own.
Author: ABLOOM
This is a super-easy, great tasting salad that can be served hot or cold. The balsamic vinegar and feta add great flavor. You can also add chopped chicken breasts to make it a complete meal.
Author: cpoko
A friend of mine showed me how to make this. It's incredibly EASY and you'll have so many people asking for the recipe! This is also a great pasta salad if you're looking for something without mayo. Add...
Author: mhassler
Fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, and orzo with an olive oil, balsamic, and basil dressing.
Author: my2funsons
An excellent cold salad that is great by itself, or as a side dish.
Author: Sara Hardy
Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try.
Author: ILOVETOCOOK
This salad is very filling and is used as a meal in my home. Everyone always loves it! It is also quick and easy. Note: I have also added olives, hard boiled eggs, and red bell pepper to this salad. Enjoy...
Author: Ann Marie
This is an excellent macaroni salad that everyone in my family has made over the years, and now I make. We have this with dinner at least once a week or every two weeks. It's a hit with everyone, as there's...
Author: KillerKitty
A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients!
Author: JULIEP
This is the best pasta salad I have had. A friend at work gave me the recipe and I always get compliments whenever I make it.
Author: Stephanie
A flavorful diversion from the run-of-the-mill Italian pasta salad. I like to serve this with grilled, fried, or barbecued chicken, and a crusty artisan bread. I would double the portions if you want to...
Author: A. Piatt
One of my favorite ways to use fresh basil and tomatoes! Please don't substitute dried basil, as it will not give the same flavor. Serve at room temperature for a summer pasta or serve warm.
Author: Karen Allard
This recipe has to be the best macaroni salad recipe ever! It has been loved by our family and friends for many years, and I have yet to meet a single person who didn't love it. Perfect for picnics and...
Author: starchaser
This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.
Author: MENTHA
Chickpea fusilli is tossed with marinated vegetables and cheese then dressed in a fresh herb pesto to create a hearty pasta salad to serve at your next potluck. The oils and vinegar in the marinated ingredients...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
A nice dish to bring to a barbecue. Can be made the night before, but keep the tomatoes out until a couple hours before serving.
Author: Jill M.
We really love the texture, hardiness and earthiness of the fava beans, however, butter beans or large lima beans may be substituted.
Author: Cathy Myers
Cold Italian spaghetti salad. Great after it's been in the refrigerator overnight.
Author: KARINICHOLS
This pasta salad recipe calls for a fat-free Italian dressing, your choice of veggies and some fresh ground pepper. Sound good?!
Author: Rhonda
This wonderful chicken and pasta salad is perfect for any ladies' luncheon, yet hearty enough for bigger supper appetites.
Author: DPW
The orzo in this salad is reminiscent of pine needles and when dressed in pesto brings a lovely green hue. Perlini mozzarella balls become ornaments, as do cherry tomatoes and ribbons of basil and pepperoni....
Author: thedailygourmet
This layered deviled egg salad has a little taste of everything and looks divine. Use a set of tongs to serve.
Author: Stasty Cook
This is my favorite pasta dish that is very flavorful and full of color.
Author: KELLY KARINSHAK
Cold or warm and simple pasta 'salad'. A recurrent dish in Italy during the warm/hot seasons. Best served with a light, dry white wine. Serve lukewarm or cold. The more it is allowed to sit, the more the...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
A delicious and light tasting orzo pasta and ham salad. Tastes even better the next day! It's a great use for leftover ham.
Author: Phiny
This delicious pasta salad is always a big hit at parties and it's so easy to make. Everyone is always asking me for the recipe. Try it for yourself with the pasta of your choice.
Author: KMCNALLY
This recipe is perfect if you have IBS and have to be careful with what food goes into your body. Every ingredient in the recipe falls under the Low FODMAP foods. I have to eat gluten free, so I made my...
Author: linangle57
This is a slightly healthier version of a BLT pasta salad. The quinoa pasta adds protein and is a healthier choice. A pound of cooked and drained bacon can be substituted for the real bacon bits for special...
Author: grampnana
This is a unique salad with perhaps a Greek flair to it, but without the pungency of feta. Green pepper sauce and anise seed make this dish wonderfully delicious and unique.
Author: SWEET BABOO
Tasty macaroni salad perfect with those super-ripe summer tomatoes. I sometimes add a little water or extra mayo if not moist enough.
Author: cacimbo
Great tasting pasta salad that I tend to eat way too much of... Feel free to make day before or morning of. Great for parties, just keep covered in refrigerator.
Author: Renots
I invented this fresh and easy recipe when I found myself continually invited to summer potlucks, and I needed a no-fuss dish to make. You can even make this the day before. A quick, easy, and healthy...
Author: Sandy Williams