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    20 Fresh Pasta Salads With Vegetables

    Published: Oct 6, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Vegetable pasta salad recipes are the perfect refreshing summer side dish. They're flavorful and can be easily adapted by using your favorite fresh vegetables. The classics like tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper are always a favorite, but you can always add more variety. These salads are easy to make and can be made ahead for a picnic or potluck for a crowd pleasing dish everyone will love!

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    Cold Southwest Pasta Salad With Creamy Dressing

    A bowl of Cold Southwest Pasta Salad With Creamy Dressing.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    The stunning Cold Southwest Pasta Salad with Creamy Dressing is a true culinary masterpiece. With an incredible balance of flavors from perfectly cooked al dente pasta, sweet corn, hearty black beans, vibrant red tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, rich cotija cheese, zesty jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, all brought together by a fantastic Southwest dressing, this dish is nothing short of exceptional. This Tex-Mex delight will impress everyone at your table. Don’t miss out—check out the easy recipe and prepare to savor this delicious salad!

    Get the Recipe: Cold Southwest Pasta Salad With Creamy Dressing

    Jalapeno Ranch Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This tasty pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies and a zesty jalapeno ranch dressing. This is the perfect salad to bring to get-togethers.

    Get the recipe: Jalapeno Ranch Pasta Salad

    Pickle Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    You’ll love this quick and easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad filled with crunchy pickles, cheddar cheese, extra dill, and a creamy dressing. Pickle Pasta Salad will be your new favorite, all summer long!

    Get the recipe: Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

    Vegan Green Goddess Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This easy green goddess pasta salad takes only 30 minutes to put together making it the perfect side dish to take to potlucks. This nutritious salad tastes amazing and is loaded with veggies.

    Get the recipe: Vegan Green Goddess Pasta Salad

    Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad With Balsamic

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Caprese salads are perfect for summer when tomatoes are at peak season. Try this twist by adding tortellini pasta to your caprese salad. This has a delicious balsamic dressing and a balsamic glaze to add extra flavor!

    Get the recipe: Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad With Balsamic

    Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe with Strawberries

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This flavorful pasta salad is loaded with spinach, strawberries and crispy bacon. This pasta salad is perfect for lunch, dinner or even a side dish at potlucks!

    Get the recipe: Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe with Strawberries

    Corn and Tomato Salad

    Photo Credit: Life As A Strawberry

    This easy pasta salad with corn and tomatoes is perfect for summer! Fresh cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and cilantro are mixed with cavatappi and a fresh lemon dressing.

    Get the recipe: Corn and Tomato Salad

    Poppyseed Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    This vegetable pasta salad is refreshing, healthy, and delicious. Homemade poppyseed dressing pairs well with all the veggies and highlights sweet and tangy flavors.

    Get the recipe: Poppyseed Pasta Salad.

    Coleslaw Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    The two favorite dishes in one: yummy pasta with fresh tangy coleslaw under a light creamy dressing. This pasta salad is perfect for sharing at BBQ get-togethers and picnics.

    Get the recipe: Coleslaw Pasta Salad.

    Easy Pesto Orzo Salad

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Easy Pesto Orzo Salad has a great flavor from the homemade pesto, plus the fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese. This cold pasta salad is perfect for the hot summer months.

    Get the recipe: Easy Pesto Orzo Salad

    Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for your summer barbeques. The sweet corn pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing and cheese!

    Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

    Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This quick Spaghetti Pasta Salad comes together in just ten minutes. Prep the veggies and dressing while the pasta is cooking. Serve this cold at your next summer cookout!

    Get the recipe: Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad

    Healthy Tuscan Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    This Healthy Tuscan Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes makes a great side dish for a summer BBQ. Or you can add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal!

    Get the recipe: Healthy Tuscan Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

    Taco Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: The Diary Of A Real Housewife

    Seasoned with taco seasonings this Easy Taco Pasta Salad is the perfect summertime side dish. It's filled with green onions, bell peppers, corn, Mexican shredded cheese, and completely delicious!

    Get the recipe: Taco Pasta Salad

    Perfect Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    Photo Credit: Mandi Of The Mountains

    This pasta salad is loaded with fresh vegetables for the perfect side dish for picnics or cookouts. This cold salad is full of flavor.

    Get the recipe: Perfect Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    Greek Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    Greek Pasta Salad is super easy and delicious! This summer BBQ side dish is packed with tender noodles, black olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese.

    Get the recipe: Greek Pasta Salad

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Photo Credit: Home Made Interest

    Classic macaroni salad is an easy dish made with elbow macaroni, veggies, and a tangy mayo dressing. It’s the perfect cold pasta salad for feeding a crowd at potlucks, summer parties, or Easter dinner.

    Get the recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad

    Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad With Avocado

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    If you love simple flavors, try this 20-minute pasta salad with tomatoes, jalapenos, avocados, and cilantro. The lemon-yogurt dressing makes it very refreshing and light and goes well with pasta.

    Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe With Avocado.

    Chickpea Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    This pasta salad combines a variety of flavors: a Greek-inspired combo of tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta, beautiful Italian pasta, and rich creamy chickpeas. A touch of marinated artichoke brings this side dish to a whole new level.

    Get the recipe: Chickpea Pasta Salad.

    Easy Summer Pasta Salad

    Photo Credit: Debra Klein

    This pasta salad is made with a fresh herb dressing for a light summer side dish. Make this for a refreshing side dish for a summer cookout.

    Get the recipe: Easy Summer Pasta Salad

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