Hi ,
Memorial Day weekend is just a week away! The unofficial start of summer, it kicks off a season filled with cookouts, BBQs, and picnics.
What does all that mean? It's time to talk pasta salad.
Pasta Salad, 5 Ways
Whenever I make a pasta salad, I think of it as an opportunity to get creative. I can
- use couscous or orzo instead of a larger pasta shape,
- toss in fruit for a touch of sweetness,
- or smother it all in fresh summer herbs.
This summer, I hope you have fun experimenting with pasta salad variations, too!
We've all had the classic combination of rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, and cubes of cheese doused in Italian dressing. It's tasty, but we have a whole season of BBQs and picnics ahead of us.
Why make pasta salad the same way every time?
Here are 5 delicious recipes to get you started:
easy Pasta Salad
This recipe is my extra-fresh riff on the classic pasta salad mentioned above. It's filled with fresh basil and parsley, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers for crunch.
easy Pasta Salad
vegan pasta salad
Who says you need cheese to make a tasty pasta salad? Artichokes and olives add bold, briny flavor to this recipe, and a creamy tahini dressing ties it all together.
vegan pasta salad
easy macaroni salad
A lighter spin on the creamy macaroni salad I ate as a kid, this recipe is filled with crunchy veggies and tossed in a lightly creamy, tangy dressing. Vegan option included!
easy macaroni salad
rainbow orzo salad
Mango adds a surprising sweetness to this colorful pasta salad recipe.
rainbow orzo salad
cherry tomato couscous salad
This salad's secret? Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes! Thanks to their rich, savory flavor, it always disappears in minutes.
cherry tomato couscous salad
Looking for more summer salad recipes? Find 37 of my favorites here.
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