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These creamy pasta salad recipes are the perfect addition to any picnic or potluck. We use a combination of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or avocado to create a creamy dressing for these pasta salads. Recipes like Pesto Pasta Salad and Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing are delicious, bold and a great side dish.
01of 10Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado DressingView RecipeGive classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin. This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy. Whole-wheat elbow macaroni and fresh vegetables lighten up this healthy pasta salad that you’ll be making all summer long. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018
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Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
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Give classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin. This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy. Whole-wheat elbow macaroni and fresh vegetables lighten up this healthy pasta salad that you’ll be making all summer long. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018
02of 10Pesto Pasta SaladView RecipeA creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful dinner. Adding broccoli to the pasta cooking water just before the pasta is done is a convenient way to briefly cook it so that it turns a vivid shade of green and softens slightly. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018
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Pesto Pasta Salad
A creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful dinner. Adding broccoli to the pasta cooking water just before the pasta is done is a convenient way to briefly cook it so that it turns a vivid shade of green and softens slightly. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018
03of 10Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado DressingView RecipeEveryone will love this Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe. We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.
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Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Everyone will love this Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe. We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.
04of 10Cucumber Pasta SaladView RecipeThis light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. The orecchiette pasta holds the dressing for flavor in every bite, but you can use another small pasta shape if you like. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020
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Cucumber Pasta Salad
This light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. The orecchiette pasta holds the dressing for flavor in every bite, but you can use another small pasta shape if you like. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020
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Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad
06of 10Vegan Macaroni SaladView RecipeYou don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan macaroni salad! The colorful array of veggies give it texture and flavor and help make it lighter than traditional pasta salads. It’s perfect to bring along to your next picnic or potluck. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020
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Vegan Macaroni Salad
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan macaroni salad! The colorful array of veggies give it texture and flavor and help make it lighter than traditional pasta salads. It’s perfect to bring along to your next picnic or potluck. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020
07of 10Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper SaladView RecipeThe secret to this delicious pasta salad is a creamy low-fat dressing made with bottled roasted red peppers. If you have cooked chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the tuna. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1998
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Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad
The secret to this delicious pasta salad is a creamy low-fat dressing made with bottled roasted red peppers. If you have cooked chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the tuna. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1998
08of 10Southern Macaroni SaladView RecipeBring this quintessential Southern macaroni salad, made with whole-wheat macaroni, celery, peas and ham, to your next picnic or barbecue. It’s the perfect salad to feed a crowd! Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020
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Southern Macaroni Salad
Bring this quintessential Southern macaroni salad, made with whole-wheat macaroni, celery, peas and ham, to your next picnic or barbecue. It’s the perfect salad to feed a crowd! Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020
09of 10Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta SaladView RecipeWe’ve loaded this healthy pasta salad with vegetables and bright flavors. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
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Broccoli & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
We’ve loaded this healthy pasta salad with vegetables and bright flavors. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
10of 10Curried Chicken & Pasta SaladView RecipeThis crowd-pleasing pasta salad is potluck-perfect for barbecue season. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1995
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Curried Chicken & Pasta Salad
This crowd-pleasing pasta salad is potluck-perfect for barbecue season. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1995
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