10 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes For Hot Summer Days

Pasta salad is the perfect lazy day meal when it's too hot to cook. Light, fresh and packed full of flavor, pasta salads are versatile enough to enjoy any time of day. Here are 10 delicious pasta salad recipes that are easy to make and even easier to eat!

1. Greek Pasta Salad
   Orzo, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and feta come together for a Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad. The Greek yogurt dressing pulls it all together.

2. Peanut Noodles Salad
   A crowd-pleasing twist on the classic peanut sauce. Rice noodles add a tender texture and protein-rich edamame takes it from side to main.

3. Pesto Pasta Salad
   Homemade pesto or store-bought, fresh basil mingles with bow tie pasta, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella for a salad bursting with summery flavor.

4. Southwestern Pasta Salad
   Corn, black beans, peppers and crunchy jicama complement rotini in a zesty cilantro-lime vinaigrette for a take on taco salad without the mess.

5. Rainbow Rotini Salad
   Rotini, broccoli, carrots and red bell peppers make for a colorful salad when tossed with a creamy vegetable-packed dressing.

6. Italian Pasta Salad
   All your deli favorites like salami, provolone and pepperoncini come together with farfalle in this hearty pasta salad that travels well.

7. Asian Noodle Salad
   Crunchy cabbage and nuts pair with rice noodles, shredded chicken and a zingy ginger-soy dressing in this fresh and lively salad.

8. Macaroni Salad
   Creamy, tangy and dotted with crunchy veggies, this homemade macaroni salad is a classic cookout centerpiece.

9. Chicken Pesto Orzo Salad
   Orzo, chicken, grapes and spinach create a colorful and protein-packed salad dressed with herby pesto.

10. Tuna Pasta Primavera Salad
    Al dente rotini, green beans, artichokes and tuna combined make an elegant lunch salad.

With ingredients likely already in your fridge and pantry, any of these easy pasta salads are ready when the craving strikes on hot summer afternoons. Let me know if you try any of the recipes!