There is always room for a good pasta salad, if you ask me. They’re quick and easy to make, perfect for meal prep and just as delicious for lunch as they are for dinner. And while pasta salads are definitely a summer favorite, I make them all year round.
In this roundup, you’ll find some of my favorite easy pasta salad recipes, from a fresh Greek pasta salad with feta to a creamy tuna version and, of course, a pasta salad with halloumi. Because you can never really go wrong with halloumi!
Pasta Salad Recipes Perfect for Lunch or Dinner
Most of these recipes can be prepared ahead of time, which makes them perfect for busy days, picnics, barbecues or simply when you want something easy for dinner. Serve them as a complete meal or as a side dish and add your own favorite ingredients where you like.
So, whether you’re looking for a healthy salad, a vegetarian option or a hearty pasta dish with chicken or steak, there should be something here for everyone.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
A nice fresh summer pasta salad with tomato pesto, halloumi, broccoli and fennel. The addition of the crunchy halloumi makes this extra delicious and easy.
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
Is there anything more convenient than a really good pasta salad? This pasta salad with chicken and pesto is ready in no more than 15 minutes, is perfect for taking along for your lunch or serve as a picnic dish. There are no wilting vegetables inside so it stays delicious!
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Delicious and easy Greek pasta salad with feta, orechiette pasta and cucumber
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
Perfect for warm summer days is this easy pasta salad with tuna
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
Delicious and super easy pasta salad with gorgonzola and tomatoes
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
Easy to make and perfect to take with you for lunch.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 20 minutes mins
Delicious pasta salad with broccoli. Perfect for lunch or easy dinner
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
Delicious pasta salad with beef
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 20 minutes mins
Total time 30 minutes mins
This delicious pasta salad can be eaten warm or cold
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 12 minutes mins
Total time 22 minutes mins
This super easy pasta salad uses orzo (also called risoni) and lots of cucumber and tomatoes.