Our Top 4 Pasta Salad Recipes From This Year

When nothing else sounds good, these pasta salad recipes hit the spot. Each one packs bold flavors and fresh ingredients—perfect for a crowd or a quick lunch. Which will become your new go-to?

Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Vibrant Elote Pasta Salad with Cotija, chili, and lime, featuring charred corn and creamy dressing on a colorful platter.  Save
Vibrant Elote Pasta Salad with Cotija, chili, and lime, featuring charred corn and creamy dressing on a colorful platter. | hyperflavors.com
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Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad with Cotija

Vibrant Elote Pasta Salad with Cotija, chili, and lime, featuring charred corn and creamy dressing on a colorful platter.
Vibrant Elote Pasta Salad with Cotija, chili, and lime, featuring charred corn and creamy dressing on a colorful platter. | hyperflavors.com

A Mexican street corn twist on pasta salad, with Cotija cheese, chili, and lime for an irresistible summer side.

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Spring Spinach & Strawberry Pasta Salad

Spring Spinach & Strawberry Pasta Salad
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"This was so fresh and light—my kids couldn't believe there were strawberries in pasta salad! The poppy seed dressing is delicious." —Tina Marie

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Vegan Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Creamy green goddess dressing coats tender pasta, fresh herbs, peas, and crunchy radishes in this refreshing vegan salad.
Creamy green goddess dressing coats tender pasta, fresh herbs, peas, and crunchy radishes in this refreshing vegan salad. | hyperflavors.com

Packed with basil, peas, and a creamy herbed vegan dressing, this salad is a hit at any plant-based picnic.

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Green Goddess Avocado Basil Pasta

Vibrant green goddess pasta salad featuring al dente fusilli tossed in basil-avocado dressing, garnished with pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs.
Vibrant green goddess pasta salad featuring al dente fusilli tossed in basil-avocado dressing, garnished with pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs. | hyperflavors.com

"Made this for a girls' lunch and everyone wanted the recipe! Creamy avocado and basil make it so dreamy." —lanicooks

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