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Pasta Salads

Pasta gives these salads a base for vegetables, dressings, and other additions. Cherry bruschetta, tortellini, and ginger-sesame shrimp variations offer different flavors for a bowl to share.

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  • Cherry Bruschetta Pasta Salad

    Cherry Bruschetta Pasta Salad

    This vibrant summer pasta salad transforms classic tomato bruschetta into a satisfying main dish or side. Ripe cherry tomatoes are lightly salted to release their juices, then marinated…

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  • Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad

    Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad

    Everything you love about a classic Italian grinder—savory cured meats, creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, and tangy peppers—is tossed with tender cheese tortellini in a bright, creamy grinder dressing.…

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  • Hearty Ginger-Sesame Shrimp Pasta Salad

    A vibrant and hearty pasta salad combining tender shrimp, edamame, crisp coleslaw mix, and fresh scallions in a zesty ginger-sesame dressing. Perfect for cookouts, gatherings, or a flavorful…

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  • Tex-Mex Taco Pasta Salad

    This bold and zesty Tex-Mex Taco Pasta Salad combines all your favorite taco flavors in one creamy, satisfying bowl. Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, crunchy peppers,…

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  • Tex-Mex Street Corn Pasta Salad

    This dish takes the bold flavor of Mexican street corn — creamy mayo, Cotija, chili, and lime — and throws it into a bowl with tender pasta, fresh…

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  • Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

    Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

    This Asian-inspired Ramen Noodle Salad combines crunchy cabbage and broccoli slaw with toasted almonds, crumbled ramen noodles, sweet mandarin oranges, and a savory-sweet sesame-peanut dressing. Fresh ginger, dried…

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  • Rice Noodle Salad 

    It really is so easy to create this delicious Rice Noodle Salad recipe, we love to serve it as part of a lunch or dinner feast, or simply…

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  • Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a staple in a Hawaiian plate lunch. This classic side dish features elbow macaroni smothered in a mayonnaise dressing with grated carrot and onion.…

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  • Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad

    Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad

    This recipe is super easy to make, you really just throw all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and let it sit for a few minutes.…

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  • Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

    Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

    This colorful, healthy Asian ramen noodle salad full of fresh ingredients. Carrots, green and purple cabbage, edamame, scallions, toasted almonds and crunchy ramen noodles are all in this…

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