Five 5-Ingredient Cold Pasta Salads

By Story by Marian Cooper Cairns; Recipes by SL Test Kitchen

Mix and match these fresh, vibrant pasta salad recipes with any summer chicken, beef, pork of seafood dish.

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Penne with Green Beans and Tomatoes

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Recipes: Penne with Green Beans and Tomatoes

Add zing to your salads with fresh dill, or swap it for basil, mint, or parsley. For pasta, try using whole wheat for its earthy, toothsome quality; any kind will do.

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Sweet Pea-and-Mint Pasta Toss

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Recipe: Sweet Pea-and-Mint Pasta Toss

Serve this minty side with grilled shrimp for a quick company-worthy dinner. Can't find torcetti? Use cavatappi or gemelli.

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Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad

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Recipe: Watermelon-and-Feta Orzo Salad

Punch up this classic pairing of watermelon and feta with peppery watercress or arugula.

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Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad

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Recipe: Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad

This versatile pasta pairs with any grilled vegetable, so use what you have on hand or what looks best at the farmers' market.

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Tomato-and-Gorgonzola Pasta Salad

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Recipe: Tomato-and-Gorgonzola Pasta Salad

We love juicy beefsteaks for their sweet, intense flavor. Colorful small tomatoes and any crumbled cheese work well here too.

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