Bloody Mary Shrimp Pasta Salad
On days when you want something cool, zippy, and satisfying—but still a little “special occasion”—Bloody Mary Shrimp Pasta Salad hits the sweet spot. It takes the punchy flavors you love …
Chicken Pasta Salad
On hot days (or busy weeknights), I lean on a big bowl of Chicken Pasta Salad because it eats like a full meal but feels light, fresh, and picnic-friendly. You …
Tomato Pasta
Juicy ripe tomatoes, plenty of garlic, and good olive oil are all you need to turn a box of pasta into a dinner that tastes like summer. This simple tomato …
Tangy Italian Pasta Salad
A bowl of tangy Italian pasta salad has a way of disappearing fast—especially when it’s chilled just enough for the dressing to soak into every noodle. It’s the kind of …
Italian Cucumber Salad
The first time I made Italian cucumber salad, it was because I needed something cold, crunchy, and fast to balance out a hot pasta dinner. It ended up stealing the …
Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
A big bowl of Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at picnics, potlucks, and easy weeknight dinners—because it tastes like an antipasto platter and …
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
Warm, saucy, and packed with that nostalgic pizza-parlor flavor, Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at potlucks—and saves weeknights when you want something fun …
Easy Tortellini Salad
Pasta salad is one of those “set it in the fridge and magically dinner gets easier” recipes—and this easy tortellini salad is the version I make when I want something …
Italian Grinder Salad
A good Italian Grinder Salad hits the same craveable notes as a deli grinder—salty meat, creamy-tangy dressing, sharp onion, and peppery bite—but in a crisp, fork-friendly bowl. It’s the kind …
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
There’s something quietly satisfying about an Italian pasta salad that’s cold, crisp, and already “done” when everyone starts getting hungry. This easy version is my go-to for potlucks, summer cookouts, …