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Sesame Noodle Salad

Submitted by: jkmom

Home Town: Bellingham, Washington, USA

Living In: Bothell, Washington, USA

Served chilled or warm, this noodle salad easily pairs with your favorite summertime foods.

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Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad

Submitted by: chefjohn

Home Town: Leavenworth, Kansas, USA

Living In: Coon Rapids, Minnesota, USA

A savory cold pasta salad with the pleasing tastes of bacon and ranch dressing is a natural to bring to a potluck or cookout.

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Bacon and Macaroni Salad

Submitted by: readycooker

Bacon, eggs, and tomatoes start the picnic right in this macaroni salad!

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Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus

Submitted by: FOXLAIRFARM

Home Town: Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Lewes, Delaware, USA

This is a dish that goes together quickly, can be doubled easily, and looks beautiful! Orzo , shrimp and fresh asparagus tossed with a light olive oil, lemon and basil dressing. Perfect for a warm weather picnic. Can be served chilled, at room temperature, or heated!

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Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

Provided by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving.

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Mostaccioli Salad

Submitted by: JAN

Tubular mostaccioli is an excellent pasta to use in pasta salads. This salad combines pasta combines pasta with a tangy dressing, onion, cucumber, and pimentos.

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Sesame Chicken Pasta Salad

Submitted by: Annie

The perfect picnic pasta salad! Chopped chicken combines with toasted sesame seeds, spinach and green onions, all marinated in a sweet and tangy soy and vinegar-based dressing.

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Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Submitted by: Christiana Heins

A spicy, Thai-inspired soba noodle treat that's great for picnics and barbecues. For a Japanese-inspired version, omit the pepper flakes, peanuts, and cilantro; and add toasted sesame seeds.

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Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Submitted by: LINDA DEMARIA

Orange, yellow, and red peppers are tossed with an olive oil and vinegar dressing and tricolor pasta.

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Pesto Surprise

Provided by: Renee Kralic

Farfalle pasta becomes spectacular when adorned with a pesto-rich Italian dressing and studded with cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts and two kinds of olives.

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Seafood Pasta Salad

Submitted by: flwrpwr60

Home Town: Easton, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Manheim, Pennsylvania, USA

Rainbow pasta dotted with green peas, crunchy bits of celery and imitation crabmeat is wrapped in a creamy dressing with a touch of sweetness.

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Rainbow Pasta Salad II

Submitted by: JENNIEANNE

This is a really quick and easy pasta salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.

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Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

Submitted by: ARIA_MC

A zesty pasta salad with pinto beans, black beans, corn and tomatoes.

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Tortellini Salad II

Submitted by: CHRISTYJ

Living In: Eureka, California, USA

Couldn't be easier. Freshly cooked tortellini, a can of three-bean salad, diced salami, and some great Italian dressing. Makes six generous servings.

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Best Macaroni Salad

Submitted by: JEANDERSON72

Very easy and delicious! I am constantly asked to bring this salad to parties and picnics. The cheese and ham are key additions to an old favorite.

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Tortellini Salad with Grilled Tomato Vinaigrette

Provided by: Nicole

The vinaigrette is absolutely smashing. You'll want to just eat it with a spoon, but save some for the salad. Blackened tomatoes are blended with good things like balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, tomato paste, garlic, and red wine vinegar, and then splashed on the waiting salad. Serves six.

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Macaroni Salad I

Submitted by: SCHULER

A simple, straightforward mix of crispy cucumber, sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes and zingy onions get tossed around with macaroni, then bathed with a creamy dressing for a delightful picnic salad.

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Picnic Pasta Salad

Provided by: Jennifer Sauer

A sweetened mustard vinaigrette, with just a dab of mayonnaise, dresses a pasta salad full of festive vegetables such as broccoli, cucumbers and bell peppers. Toss everything with shredded Cheddar cheese, then chill before serving.

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Spaghetti Salad II

Provided by: Natalie

Sesame and poppy seeds are just two of the fun ingredients in this super summer salad. Cucumber, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli are tossed with pasta, Parmesan, seeds, paprika and cayenne, then coated with Italian-style dressing.

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Spaghetti Salad I

Submitted by: CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Celebrate summer with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions tossed with spaghetti and drenched with an Italian-style dressing enriched with Parmesan, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, paprika, garlic powder seasoned salt and cayenne.