Pasta Salads for Upcoming Picnics and Potlucks
Are you getting ready for upcoming picnics and potlucks this summer? If so, pasta salads can be an excellent addition to your meal! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also easy to make in large batches — perfect for feeding a crowd.
Keep reading to find some of the best recipes for salads using pasta as a base that will be sure to please everyone at your gathering.
From classic dishes like macaroni salad with bacon and cheese, to more adventurous options like grilled fruit and goat cheese—there’s something here for everyone! So let’s get started!
Summertime brings with it picnics and potlucks aplenty.
Maybe you want to eat something cold instead of hot.
Or, it can just be easier to keep a cold dish cold with the use of ice or ice packs.
A tasty pasta salad is something that many turn to for a side or even main dish during warm weather months.
When the summertime holidays hit, I know that I need to plan what I am bringing to share at our church’s picnic.
I also like to have ready-made dishes in the RV refrigerator to make mealtime less stressful while on the road.
Taste the Rainbow Pasta Salad has been a family favorite over the years. It is so simple to pull together and customize.
But, I thought I’d check out other options, too.
Different Salads Featuring Pasta to Share
If you are looking for one to make, take some time to check these different options from several blogging friends.
Pasta Salad with Grilled Fruit and Goat Cheese
The Perfect Potluck Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Couscous (yes, couscous is considered pasta!)
So, there you have it! A few recipes to try out the next time you’re tasked with bringing a dish to share. And who knows? Maybe your new potluck favorite will become someone else’s, too.
What dishes do you like to bring to potluck gatherings?