Pasta salad recipes

Throw together feta, prawns, orzo, sundried tomatoes and cucumber to make this easy family salad. Toss through some rocket just before serving

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

This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil

Layer up pasta with sundried tomato pesto, salami, olives, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil in this clever lunchbox mix

Lemon zest and crème fraîche make this seafood pasta dish with king prawns and green beans rich and zingy - enjoy it hot or cold

Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing

This classic pasta salad with tuna mayo recipe is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast or for packing up for a picnic.

Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish

Rustle up this pasta salad for kids' lunchboxes. Customise with ham, prawns or eggs for a dose of protein – or cheese if catering for vegetarian diets

A allergy friendly pasta dish that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for guests with food intolerances

Give pasta a special twist with a honey, ginger and sesame dressing plus crispy beansprouts. These tasty bowls make a quick and easy lunch or buffet dish for a party

Get your dose of omega-3 with a summer salad that features wild salmon, wholewheat pasta, broccoli and beans to make it filling and healthy

Use frozen, skinless wild salmon fillets for a cheap and filling lunch on the go. This low-calorie, healthy dish couldn't be easier to whip up

An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox. Ideal for kids aged 9 - 12, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day