Recipes Salad Pasta Salad 8 Old Fashioned Pasta Salads That Deserve a Spot In Your Recipe Box By Rai Mincey Rai Mincey Rai Mincey is a former editor at Allrecipes and a writer, photographer, and tastemaker with six years of experience in recipe development and food styling. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on April 6, 2023 Close Photo: ReneePaj Comfortingly creamy pasta salads never go out of style, and we've compiled our best old-school recipes that taste just like something Mom would make. From classic tricolored spiral noodle dishes to a decadent diced ham option, pasta salads are magic at making dinner a simple, scrumptious affair. 01 of 08 Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad View Recipe France C "Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite," says Chef John. You'll love the kiss of heat courtesy of poblano and jalapeño peppers. 02 of 08 Amelia's Tuna Macaroni Salad View Recipe KGora Fresh flavor is the name of the game in this multifaceted recipe. Tuna, sweet onions, relish, and hardboiled eggs combine to create a uniquely enticing bite. 03 of 08 Classic Italian Pasta Salad View Recipe Remilove Enjoy a creamy classic that's easily customizable with your favorite veggies. Ripe olives, Italian dressing, and Cheddar cheese combine for a forkful of tangy, satisfying flavor. 04 of 08 Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad View Recipe Sugarplum Try your hand at this easy and refreshing seafood pasta dish. It's the perfect complement to a lazy, warm-weather afternoon when you need something delicious in a flash. A bit of crushed red pepper rounds out each bite. 05 of 08 Magnificent Macaroni Salad View Recipe ReneePaj The mouthwatering blend of macaroni, mustard, parsley, and rice vinegar makes this pasta salad one-of-a-kind. A teaspoon of sugar adds a subtle sweetness that makes this dish worthy of its name. 06 of 08 Rainbow Pasta Salad II View Recipe All you'll need are five ingredients to create this bright, beautifully flavored salad. Juicy diced tomatoes and assertive red onion blend perfectly in this Italian-inspired dish that will have your guests raving. 07 of 08 Awesome Ham Pasta Salad View Recipe Molly A perfectly rich, old-school treat made with cubed ham, sweet pickles, and sour cream. "I added about 5 drops of Tabasco Sauce to give a little kick and the entire bowl disappeared quickly," says home cook CarolS. "My family loved it." 08 of 08 Mom's Best Macaroni Salad View Recipe Rachelle Shockey Bell peppers and chopped celery add body to this delectable macaroni salad. Equal parts sweet and tart, this filling, summer-friendly meal is ready in just 30 minutes. See our entire collection of Pasta Salad Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit