Looking for some super fast and incredibly easy pasta salads recipe ideas? Look no further! When most of us think of pasta salads, we think of a box that comes with the pasta, some dried seasoning and some oil. It’s just as easy to make your own flavorful cold pasta salads at home and just as quickly, too! I make about one pasta salad a week to use as a side dish for lunch or dinner and am always changing things up with these various combinations. I also love serving pasta salads when entertaining and they’re also a great dish to bring to a barbeque or other event where it is customary to bring food. So, read on and get inspired to make your own homemade pasta salad, instead of the icky stuff that comes from a box!

It’s really easy to make your own pasta salad. I’m not going to include measurements because everything is pretty self explanatory. You really can’t mess up your pasta salad using these ingredients. Use more or less of everything to your liking and you’ll have an awesome cold pasta salad.

• Orzo (Rice like pasta)

• Macaroni

• Shells

• Bow-Ties

• Any Whole Wheat Pasta (for a healthier dish!)

• Spinach pasta

• Tomato pasta

• Etc.
  

Diced ham
Diced turkey
Pepperoni
Black olives
Artichoke hearts
Kalamata olives
Feta cheese
Shredded cheese
Diced zucchini
Diced asparagus
Diced pepper
Diced onion
Diced celery
Diced cucumber
Diced tomatoes
Baby corn
Corn
Broccoli
Etc. (Get creative!)

Ingredients:

Bow-tie pasta
Light creamy ranch or caesar dressing
Diced ham
Diced turkey
Pepperoni
Diced cucumbers
Baby corn
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Crushed croutons
Bacon Bits

Ingredients:

Orzo pasta
Balsamic vinaigrette
Artichoke hearts
Black or kalamata olives
Feta cheese
Diced tomatoes
Topping: Parmesan cheese and a bit of Greek spice blend

Ingredients:

Bow-tie pasta
Caesar salad dressing
Diced cucumbers
Fresh grated parmesan cheese
Crushed croutons

Ingredients:

Blend of whole wheat pasta, tomato pasta and spinach pasta
Green Goddess dressing
Artichoke hearts
Diced zucchini
Diced cucumber
Diced tomatoes
Sunflower seeds

Yum! After writing this, I’m in the mood for pasta salad now. Enjoy the recipes and I hope you’re also inspired to try out your own combination of ingredients.