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20 Easy Pasta Salads Prepped in 20 Minutes or Less

A creamy, easy pasta salad perfectly complements a plate piled with grilled meats and barbecue sides. You may think pasta salads are all the same, but this summer classic has so many variations. Maybe you’ve made a mayonnaise dressing for your pasta salad, but what about ranch? Have you ever changed up your pasta shapes? And don’t forget adding a protein like chicken.

The next time you’re looking for an easy summer recipe, start with one of these pasta salad recipes. We chose these recipes as quick-to-make odes to the classic pasta salads you’re already used to, with fresh new twists.

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Muffuletta Pasta Salad

The muffuletta is an iconic sandwich that originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans. If you don’t already know, the classic muffuletta features olive salad and several meats and cheeses sandwiched between two hearty slices of fresh Italian bread. Luckily, the combination of ingredients that makes the sandwich recipe a winner also translates nicely to pasta salad—and that’s just what we created with our muffuletta pasta salad recipe.

This hearty side is sure to be a crowd-pleasing Mardi Gras recipe at your celebrations. Muffuletta pasta salad can also be served alongside favorite picnic recipes at a summertime potluck or backyard barbecue.

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