Pasta salad recipes

Simple storecupboard pasta salad with sunny Mediterranean flavours

This pasta salad makes a quick and healthy lunch, or is perfect prepared ahead for a picnic or lunchbox

Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in – it's great for fussy eaters

Make our Greek pasta salad with the kids. The recipe is specially designed for younger cooks, and we've noted all the equipment they'll need to make it

Eat well at work with this easy-to-prepare Scandinavian-inspired beetroot and salmon fusilli salad. It'll keep you going through the afternoon

Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid's favourite veg

A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for packed lunches

For a fresh idea with pasta, try Greek salad

This is a wonderful, zingy dish, perfect for a lunch out in the garden - use our recipe for homemade pesto to make it extra special

Bring colour to your dinner table with our creamy beetroot and feta pasta. Packed with nutrients, it's a satisfying veggie lunch or supper for the family

Enjoy this veggie pesto pasta salad with cucumber, peas, cherry tomatoes and basil for an easy family meal. It's great for a packed lunch or summery picnic

A quick pasta using leftovers from the night before. Makes a great packed lunch

A tasty and superhealthy summer salad

If you need a quick boost of carbohydrates, try this filling and nutritionally-balanced pasta salad

For a speedy, superhealthy supper this pasta dish is just the thing - save leftovers for lunch the next day

Supper can be ready in 25 minutes with just six fresh ingredients and a bag of pasta

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

This vegan pasta salad is packed with flavour thanks to the zesty soy and ginger dressing. Serve for a lighter summer lunch or as part of a picnic spread

This Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad makes a fresh and vibrant addition to any picnic, barbecue or buffet

This a good source of vitamin C and packed full of veg. Take some to work

Stir crispy fried bacon and pesto into orzo pasta for a quick dinner or easy packed lunch

A simple midweek supper of short pasta flavoured with chilli and garlic, served with pork chipolatas

Update tuna pasta salad by skipping the mayo and adding balsamic vinegar, olive oil, colourful tomatoes and celery