Pasta Salad Recipes Worth Making on Repeat

Pasta salad has never tasted this exciting—each recipe packs in bold flavors you’ll crave all weekend long. Whether for a picnic or lazy Sunday lunch, these dishes are sure to liven up your table and might just become your new go-tos.

Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Green Pesto Pasta Salad served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.  Save
Green Pesto Pasta Salad served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. | sweetsellou.com
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Green Pesto Pasta Salad

Green Pesto Pasta Salad served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Green Pesto Pasta Salad served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. | sweetsellou.com

A zesty combination of basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and al dente pasta—this salad tastes like summer in every bite.

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Summer Pasta with Pesto & Mozzarella

Fresh basil pesto coats tender pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy mozzarella in this colorful dish.
Fresh basil pesto coats tender pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy mozzarella in this colorful dish. | sweetsellou.com

"Super fresh and so easy! Loved the chunks of mozzarella, and the pesto really brought everything together. Will definitely make again." —Jenny R.

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Spring Antipasto Pasta Salad

Spring Antipasto Pasta Salad featuring salami, pickled vegetables, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a zesty dressing.
Spring Antipasto Pasta Salad featuring salami, pickled vegetables, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a zesty dressing. | sweetsellou.com

Salami, fresh mozzarella, ditalini, and crisp arugula come together for a punchy Italian-inspired pasta salad you’ll want at every spring brunch.

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