Tasty Pasta Salad Recipes to Serve for Thanksgiving

Sometimes we all want something different to mix things up on our Thanksgiving dinner, and these Tasty Pasta Salad Recipes are great for adding some fresh flavors to the Thanksgiving table. They’re easy to make ahead and pair well with your Thanksgiving feast.

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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.

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.

I’m sure you’ll also love this Thanksgiving pasta salad that’s great for using up your leftover pumpkin.

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.

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.

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Bright, colorful, and packed with olives, veggies, and feta — This easy Orzo Salad is a quick, refreshing Thanksgiving dinner.

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.

Cheesy Taco Pasta Salad

Easy Taco Pasta Salad made with ground beef, cheese, pasta, and Doritos! A flavorful side dish great for family dinner, parties, potlucks, and game day.

And to make it feel more Thanksgiving-y, add this Turkey Pasta Salad and Fall Pasta Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette.

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.