Summer Pesto Pasta Salads
Seasonal Recipes
Bright, bold, and full of flavor, pesto pasta salad is a dish that never disappoints. Whether you enjoy your pasta salad recipe’s creamy, classic, or spicy there’s a version for everyone. The best pesto pasta salad starts with high-quality pesto, and Barilla offers a variety of options, from Creamy Genovese Basil to Sweet & Spicy Pepper Pesto. Versatile and delicious, pesto pasta salad is perfect for picnics, intimate dinners, or an easy weeknight meal.
Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes
A creamy pesto pasta salad is the delicious balance of rich flavor and smooth texture. Whether served as a side dish, a picnic staple, or at a BBQ, it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
For a silky, indulgent pesto pasta salad, try Barilla's Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto, Sweet & Spicy Pepper, Vegan, or Creamy Tomato Pesto. They pair beautifully with short pasta shapes like rotini, farfalle, or penne, allowing the sauce to coat each bite.
Rustic Basil Pesto Pasta Salad
A classic basil pesto pasta salad brings the herbaceous flavors of traditional pesto into a simple, fresh dish. Easy to make and full of vibrant taste, it’s ideal for summer dinners, potlucks, or an elegant side dish.
Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto adds depth and full-bodied flavor to dishes. This pesto works well with penne or cellentani, which capture the sauce beautifully in the curves and ridges.
Check out a selection of our favorite Summer Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes: