There’s something to be said for that picnic staple that haunts the memories of backyard bbq’s. Pasta Salad is a one-dish wonder that can sit all day or night on the buffet without wilting, and presents summer’s seasonal bounty or your pantry staples just as easily. The key is to avoid the mayo, which just screams church bazaar grannies, unwanted calories and food spoilage in the making. Here are 10 pasta salad recipes we’ve culled from around the web for you to try this holiday weekend. We haven’t tested, tasted or tried these – lordy, who can afford the time and calories – but they’re all from reliable sites. If you try one and enjoy it, please comment below and let us know!
Greek Spinach-Salad Pasta with Feta, Olives, Artichokes, Tomatoes & Pepperoncini
Source: The Splendid Table.com
Cold sesame noodles with summer vegetables
Source: bonappetit.com
Soba Noodles with Eggplant & Mango
Source: kitchen window/npr.org
Warm Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Source: cooking light.com
John Besh’s Asian Chicken Salad with Ramen Noodles
Source: The Splendid Table.com
Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Source: ErikaFallansbee.com
Peanut Chicken Soba Salad
Source: myrecipes.com
Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
Source: thesassylife.com
Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing {vegan & gluten-free}
(alright, alright, quinoa is not a pasta. we know it’s a grain. but seriously, it’s the hot ingredient of the decade and half your family can’t even pronounce it much less distinguish it from orzo. which i’ll bet you could substitute in a breeze).
Source: ambitiouskitchen.com
Non Mayo Version of the Pioneer Woman’s Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil
Source: blogher.com
