Make ahead pasta salad

These pasta salad recipes are easy and delicious. One of my favorite things about pasta salads is that you can make them ahead of time. I love to keep a big batch in my fridge

This recipe for simple Pasta Salad makes a quick and delicious lunch or is perfect for preparing ahead for picnics or barbecues.

Italian Pasta Salad with chickpeas, veggies, and a homemade zesty Italian dressing. Easy, make-ahead friendly, and super versatile, this pasta salad will be the hit at any summer gathering.

Cowboy pasta salad combines two potluck favorites into the ultimate summer side dish.

This is the BEST pasta salad thanks to the BEST Italian dressing that readers call: “Out of this world!” “Beyond amazing,” “The very best Italian Dressing I’ve ever had!!!”

Made with a tangy honey lemon vinaigrette, this orzo salad is full of fresh produce and salty crumbled feta, and packed with bold, yet simple flavors.

Cold pasta salad recipes are a great make ahead side dish or main dish for BBQs, potlucks, pool parties, 4th of July or Memorial Day.

The simplest make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for any occasion – Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad has just six simple ingredients for a fresh and classic pasta dish everyone loves.

This easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad shines with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. It's a lovely quick lunch or dinner, and is a terrific go-to for any warm-weather BBQ, potluck, or picnic. Easy to make ahead, and it only gets better with a day in the fridge.

This cool, creamy Classic Macaroni Salad base recipe, can be easily customized with ham and colorful vegetables, for the Best Classic Macaroni Salad.