5 Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

Looking for 5 summer pasta salad recipes? Summer is the perfect time to chill out and relax. Reach for simple summer pasta salads to keep you full and energized all summer long.

Simple Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rotini pasta
• 2.5 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup light Italian dressing
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• Ground black peppercorn to taste

1. Cook pasta according to instructions on package.
2. During the last five minutes of the pasta cooking, add the broccoli florets.
3. Drain pasta and broccoli.
4. Mix remaining ingredients, and let pasta sit in refrigerator over night.
5. When serving, top with parmesan cheese.

Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Penne pasta
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives
• 2 tbsp basil and oregano
• 1 cucumber diced
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup feta cheese

1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
2. Drain pasta and mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Let sit for three to four hours.
4. Top with feta when serving.

Simple Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

•  2 cups rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 tbsp oregano
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1.5 cups diced mozzarella
• Salt and pepper

1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Refrigerate for four hours, then serve.

Ham Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 cup diced ham
• 2 cups pasta wheels
• 1 cup ranch dressing

1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Refrigerate for three hours or overnight, then serve. 

Colorful Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rotini pasta
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup orange peppers
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• Ground pepper

1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
2. Once pasta cools, mix all ingredients.
3. Refrigerate pasta for three hours or chill overnight.