10 Pasta Salads to Perk up Your Weekday Lunch

This bright, tangy pasta salad is bursting with seafood flavor. Chopped fresh dill and capers add a unique deliciousness to each bite of this lemon-dressed dish. 

"I wanted to try my own ranch pasta salad instead of buying the boxed kind and I love it!" says home cook winnie05. "I omitted the black olives and reduced the bacon to six pieces and even my pickiest eater loved it. I will definitely share this recipe and make again."

Celery seed, vinegar, and minced onion give this macaroni salad a comforting, savory quality that's perfect for lunchtime cravings. Make ahead and chill well for maximum flavor. 

This top-rated pasta salad recipe has dynamic Southwestern flavor without the fuss. Beans, corn, bell peppers, and onions are tossed with a vinegar-lime dressing before being added to to tender, fluffy couscous. 

Farfalle, spinach, and feta cheese combine for a Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad with the fresh taste of quality ingredients. Toss salad with dressing, lemon juice, and garlic salt before chilling for an unbelievably good lunch. 

Pesto, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella balls make this delightfully fresh pasta salad a winner with home cooks. Assemble, toss, and enjoy in just 20 minutes. 

Tri-colored rotini joins cucumbers, tomatoes, and Italian dressing for a tangy lunch dish. Black olives and Parmesan cheese give this colorful salad a nice saltiness that is balanced with the creamy fat of avocado slices. 

Create a filling tuna pasta salad with a host of garden-fresh veggies. Chopped green olives, red onion, and peas add color and delicious snap to this recipe that's ready in just 35 minutes. 

"This recipe is a keeper," says reviewer Elsie Moyer. "I will definitely make it again. My hubby & mother-in-law loved it. It's easy & quick. I used fresh basil as I have a plant just outside and I prefer using fresh herbs when I can."

Toss cubed salami, olives, and creamy salad dressing together for a cool, delicious lunchtime meal. Go with a spicy salami for a more robust, edgy flavor.