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Best Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

Make the Most of Summer's Seasonal Flavours With These Pasta Salad Recipes

Apr 3 2021

The perfect summer day requires good food, good company, and a lot of sunshine. Finding a meal that's healthy, filling, and cold enough to enjoy on a hot afternoon is much easier when you have a treasure trove of pasta salad recipes to choose from. And because these colourful salads go hand in hand with warm weather, iced tea, and a relaxing day, what could be better? Easy to make and even easier to eat, pasta salad is a great go-to meal when you want something quick and delicious.

This summer, complement your pool day with a tasty pasta salad. Complete with seasonal veggies, exciting dressings, and noodles that'll keep you full, these recipes have all the best flavours of summer. Whether you want a cold side salad to pair with the main dish or you're looking to make enough food to feed you for days, there won't be a dish on this list that won't make you drool. Keep reading to see the best summer-themed pasta salad recipes, ahead.

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1. Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

Traditional caprese calls for tomatoes, but switch things up with juicy strawberries if you're feeling adventurous. Topped off with bits of basil, every bite of this is a treat.

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2. Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

No, that's not rice — it's orzo, an Italian pasta that resembles rice. It cooks up quickly and absorbs vinaigrette and sauce while keeping its shape like no other, making it ideal for outdoor parties and picnics. This recipe calls for a variety of Mediterranean-influenced ingredients like fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives. Take one bite, and it's almost like you're vacationing on a Grecian isle. Almost.

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3. Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Portable, easy to make in large batches, not terribly temperature sensitive, and, most importantly, tasty, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. What sets this salad apart from the rest is its zesty sun-dried-tomato dressing; made in a blender or food processor, it's a mixture of tomatoes, capers, and garlic, thinned with olive oil and red wine vinegar. A generous handful of parmesan cheese and fresh basil finish off this satisfying salad that only tastes better the next day.

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4. Mediterranean Pesto Pasta Salad

It's a fact: there's nothing better than pesto. This easy pesto pasta can be served warm or cold depending on your mood. You can add as many antipasto elements you want like olives, tangy cheese, and marinated vegetables, all of which are wonderful. Fresh veggies — spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and courgette — also work well as does a protein such as tofu, grilled chicken, or salami. The options are endless!

Get the recipe: Mediterranean pesto pasta salad

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