Fresh Pasta Salad Recipes

Be the guest of honor at the potluck and the hero of the picnic when you arrive with a big bowl of refreshing pasta salad. With all of the fresh, sustainably-grown vegetables at Taylor Farms, we’ve collected our favorite pasta salad recipes for you to try.

Experiment with some exciting complementary flavors in these recipes, like tangerines and fresh chopped lettuce, dill pickles and creamy dressing, or bacon with tender pasta (don’t worry, they’re not all in the same recipe).

Whenever you’re planning to make a simple pasta salad recipe, remember to start cooking your pasta several hours before you need to serve it. For best results, cook the noodles 5+ hours before you plan on assembling your pasta salad. If you cook them the night before and let them cool, be sure to drizzle with plenty of olive oil so that you can stir it the next day.

Here’s another tip: don’t add any greens or herbs while the pasta is still warm. They may wilt and lose their nice texture. Enjoy these picnic-ready recipes!