Easy Pasta Salad Ideas to Serve at Your Thanksgiving Dinner
If you’re looking to switch things up on Thanksgiving, these Tasty Pasta Salad Recipes are perfect for adding fresh flavors to your table. They’re simple to make ahead and go perfectly with your holiday feast.
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Cheesy Taco Pasta Salad
Easy Taco Pasta Salad made with ground beef, cheese, pasta, and Doritos! It is hearty, cheesy, tangy, and crunchy—ready in just 20 minutes!
Shrimp Pasta Salad
This easy Shrimp Pasta Salad is creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor—made with tender shrimp, pasta, and a simple homemade dressing. It’s great to add a touch of seafood flavor to your Thanksgiving dinner.
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Bright, colorful, and packed with olives, veggies, and feta — This easy Orzo Salad is a quick, refreshing Thanksgiving dinner.
Broccoli Pasta Salad
Simple, crunchy, and wholesome, this salad is a great way to sneak in some greens alongside the heavier dishes. This Broccoli Pasta Salad is made with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a sweet-tangy dressing.
Italian Hoagie Pasta Salad
Like a cold sandwich salad, it’s loaded with savory meats and cheeses — bold flavors that stand up to the rest of the meal. This Italian Hoagie Pasta Salad is made with pasta, deli meats, cheese, veggies, and a creamy Italian-style dressing.
Cobb Pasta Salad
If you want a full meal in a bowl with plenty of protein and fresh veggies. This Cobb Pasta Salad is filling and flavorful for guests who want something hearty.
Tortellini Pesto Salad
This Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick and easy salad made with cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and basil pesto. Herby, fresh, and satisfying — this one brings a burst of green goodness for your Thanksgiving feast.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This dill pickle pasta salad is made with tender rotini, crunchy dill pickles, crispy bacon, and a smooth, zesty dressing. It’s an easy side dish and is always a crowd favorite at potlucks, barbecues, or simple family meals. Print Recipe
Broccoli Cauliflower Pasta Salad
This Broccoli Cauliflower Pasta Salad is a creamy and refreshing side dish made with crunchy vegetables, tender bowtie pasta, crispy bacon pieces, and mozzarella cheese tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing.
Caesar Pasta Salad
This Caesar Pasta Salad is a creamy and flavorful cold pasta salad loaded with tender pasta, crunchy romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and classic Caesar dressing. This easy side dish comes together quickly and is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, or simple family dinners.
Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad
This Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad is a creamy and hearty pasta salad loaded with smoky sausage, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, olives, and a tangy dressing with a touch of spice. It is an easy crowd-pleasing side dish that is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and summer parties.
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
This Italian Sub Pasta Salad is a creamy, hearty cold pasta salad that brings all the best parts of an Italian sub sandwich into one easy bowl. It’s made with tender rotini pasta, a rich and tangy mayo-based dressing, and is loaded with salami, ham, pepperoni, mozzarella, and fresh veggies.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is made with tender shredded chicken, rotini pasta, crisp celery, cheddar cheese, and a bold buffalo ranch dressing. This cold pasta salad is perfect for potlucks, summer cookouts, meal prep, or an easy lunch the whole family will love.
Cucumber Pasta Salad
This Cucumber Pasta Salad is a light, creamy, and refreshing side dish made with tender rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and a tangy dill dressing. It’s a crowd-pleasing pasta salad to make for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings.
Greek Pasta Salad
This Greek Pasta Salad is a fresh and easy pasta salad recipe made with tender pasta, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Everything is tossed in a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful cold pasta dish made with tender shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and rotini pasta tossed in a creamy sesame soy dressing. A great for make-ahead meals, this pasta salad is ideal for lunches, picnics, cookouts, and quick family dinners.
Avocado Pasta Salad
This Avocado Pasta Salad is a fresh and flavorful side dish made with tender bowtie pasta, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, crispy bacon pieces, and a simple lemon olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, picnics, or everyday lunches.
Classic Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad
This Classic Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a light, fresh, and colorful side dish made with tender bow tie pasta, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, red onion, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and a simple homemade Greek dressing. It’s easy to make ahead, full of fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors, and perfect for potlucks, barbecues, picnics, or any family meal.
