You use the grill to make your main dishes, why not your sides? This pasta salad is filled with all your favorite summer produce, including zucchini, corn, and bell peppers.

Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad from Salt & Lavender Instead of the traditional mayo, all of these pasta salad recipes use either a creamy substitution like pesto and tahini, or a zippy vinaigrette for added brightness and flavor.

Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite healthier, mayo-free versions of everyone’s favorite summer side dish. Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings 8 Jump to Recipe Published on / Last updated on ApThis Creamy Ranch Bowtie Pasta Salad is an easy summer side dish for your barbecue or cookout, or an easy dinner idea The leftovers make a great cold lunch for school or work, and it keeps well in the fridge. The only problem? Traditional pasta salad recipes often call for loads of mayo - and sometimes you want something a bit lighter and a bit fresher. It’s easy to transport, and keeps well in the fridge for days - which means it’s a great make-ahead option. Every time I make this salad, I stash containers of it in the fridge for my lunches all week. If you haven’t tried the salad yet, I hope that you’ll love it every bit as much as we do. It’s the side dish that’s endlessly adaptable and always a crowd-pleaser. A scoop of mayonnaise, a splash of vinegar, a sprinkling of salt, pepper, and sugar add up to a terrific pasta salad dressing that everyone enjoys. No summer potluck is complete without pasta salad. JBy Maricel Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe This easy Macaroni Salad recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables.

Homemade pasta salad dressing with mayo