The perfect macaroni salad with ham recipe! This macaroni salad with carrots and celery also includes diced bell pepper, red onion, and savory ham. This deli style macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for your next cookout or pot-luck or to pair with your favorite sandwich. Deli Style Macaroni Salad with Ham This deli style macaroni salad is the ultimate pot-luck or cookout side dish. I'm made and tried several macaroni salad recipes, and many are NOT for me. Some become overly heavy with thick dressing. Others load up on cubed cheese, which also seems to make it thick and heavy. This macaroni salad recipe has the perfect amount of dressing, veggies and savory diced ham. Absolute perfection! Very similar to my Grandma Dona's recipe, this simple macaroni salad has lots of … [Read more...]
Tri Color Rotini Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Need a great zesty Italian pasta salad? This cold pasta salad with Italian dressing is made with all you favorite ingredients. Made with tender tri color rotini, along with salami, fresh mozzarella, crisp veggies and a homemade Italian dressing make this tri color rotini pasta salad is perfect for any occasion! Do you love a great side salad that can also be a mean in itself? This Zesty Italian pasta salad is just that! Made with salami, fresh mozzarella and loads of fresh veggies, this Italian pasta salad recipe is fantastic as a side or by itself as a light lunch. This pasta salad recipe is perfect for your next cookout, potluck or BBQ with friends and family. It goes wonderfully with grilled chicken, burgers, chops, steak and salmon! What is in Italian dressing pasta … [Read more...]
Zesty Orzo Salad with Lemon Dill and Tomatoes
Looking for an amazing orzo salad with dill? This lemon dill orzo salad is dressed with a delicious lemon dill dressing, and loaded with fresh veggies and tender orzo. This dill orzo salad is a wonderful summer side dish for any occasion! If you love a great pasta salad recipe, this lemon orzo pasta salad need to be at the top of your must-make list! This cold lemon orzo salad recipe is perfect as a summer side dish, served with all your favorites from the grill. Dressed with a simple homemade lemon dill dressing, this lemon orzo pasta salad is also paired with fresh, crisp veggies and tender orzo pasta. What do I need to make orzo pasta salad? For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. … [Read more...]
Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with Peas
This bacon ranch pasta salad is perfect for any potluck, cookout, or back yard BBQ! This bacon pasta salad recipe is loaded with bacon, tomatoes, peas and topped with a healthy ranch dressing. Make extra - this pasta salad disappears FAST! Does your idea of a summer side dish consist of a creamy, delicious pasta salad? This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is fantastic for all of your summer cookouts, potlucks and neighborhood get togethers! Made with simple ingredients, this delicious ranch pasta salad recipe comes together with minimal prep. It's great to make ahead as a side dish served with grilled chicken, burgers, chops and sausage. What do I need to make ranch pasta salad? Here's a quick-reference grocery list of the ingredients you'll need to make this pasta salad … [Read more...]
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
The Most AMAZING Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe! This delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad will be your new favorite Healthy Pasta Salad recipe! Loaded with all of your favorite ingredients, this pasta salad with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and a healthy Caesar dressing is perfect for your next pot-luck and great for meal-prepping! The BEST Healthy Pasta Salad recipe! Could you use a Healthy Pasta Salad option? My recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a great option for those of us that want something a little healthier, but not compromise on the flavor. I've made some great ingredient swaps and made my own Healthy Caesar dressing to make this delicious Pasta Salad with Chicken great for lunch or a light dinner! Like this recipe? Be sure to pin it to your Salad board on … [Read more...]
Antipasto Italian Chopped Salad with Salami and Mozzarella
Looking for an amazing Italian chopped salad recipe? This Italian antipasto salad has all your favorites, like salami, olives, mozzarella, pepperoncini's and even pasta! Perfect for serving with your favorite Italian meal. If you love a salad that you can make a meal out of, this Italian chopped salad recipe is for you. Made with all of your favorite antipasto like salami, mozzarella, olives and vegetables, this salad makes for the perfect light lunch. This Italian chopped salad also makes a great side dish for just about any meal. What do I need to make Italian chopped salad? Here's a quick-reference grocery list of the ingredients you'll need to make this easy salad recipe: For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom … [Read more...]
Italian Tortellini Salad
This EASY tortellini salad recipe is perfect for any pot-luck, picnic, cookout or backyard barbecue! This delicious tortellini pasta salad is loaded with all of your Italian favorites, like salami, tomatoes, olives, banana peppers and more! Topped with Italian dressing and shredded Parmesan cheese, this Italian pasta salad is amazing! If you love cold tortellini salad, this Italian Tortellini Salad is a winner! It's absolutely perfect as a side dish for your next cookout or barbecue, and fantastic with your grilled chicken or burgers as a weeknight meal. Growing up in the mid-west, pot luck dinners were always a community-wide event! Every home cook brought their best dishes, including salads, fried chicken, sandwiches and decadent desserts to share with everyone! … [Read more...]






