15 Delicious Summer Pasta Salads for Every Occasion

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Oh, I’m a sucker for salads, especially traditional summer salads with greens, protein, and a delicious sauce. Of course, you can’t forget to load them up with avocados.

But sometimes, that may not be filling enough because it’s missing some carbs. That’s when pasta packs the perfect punch—it provides you with more energy, which is great for your brain and for times when you need to go for a run or lift weights.

Nothing beats the taste of a pasta salad, so today I’m going to gather up the best summer pasta salad recipes to give you more ideas on what to include. There is so much more you can do with them besides just plain pasta, leafy greens, and sauce.

To name a few, you can add protein like grilled chicken, fish, sliced burgers, or even grilled lamb! And if you’re a vegetarian, don’t worry. You can add eggs, lentils, or beans—anything from the legume family. Don’t forget, you can also add crushed nuts like almonds, cashews, or pistachios. Almost any will do!

My favorite part is the sauce because it can make or break your summer pasta salad recipe. Sometimes, when I’m feeling a bit healthier, I drizzle it with extra virgin olive oil, add some lemon, and top it with my own homemade kimchi. Yes, kimchi with pasta salad does taste amazing (surprisingly)! What I like most about adding kimchi is that it has a lot of antioxidants from the Napa cabbage and loads of probiotics, which are great for the gut. Super tasty and nutritious!

Anyway, I’m getting off-topic here, so I’ll stop blabbing and give you a list of my favorite summer pasta salads of all time!

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