We’re excited because we have two national holidays coming up that give us a reason to create beautiful pasta salads for our grilling parties.   Canada Day is this weekend and July 4th soon after – a perfect way to celebrate both Canadian and American holidays of independence!

There are many beautiful pasta salads on our recipe pages and here are just a few to get you thinking about lip-smacking sides and mains for your backyard entertaining.

Loaded with fresh tomatoes, basil, and delicious Chickapea pasta, this Bruschetta Pasta Salad makes a refreshing side dish or a filling summer lunch.

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/bruschetta-pasta-salad/

Lunch it up in style with this scrumptious Strawberry Spinach Caprese Pasta Salad featuring gluten-free Chickapea Pasta.

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/strawberry-spinach-caprese-pasta-salad/

Blueberry and Broccoli Pasta Salad with a tangy Lemon Buttermilk Dressing ~ spring forward with this colorful and healthy pasta salad made with Chickapea gluten free pasta, lots of fruits and veggies, and an extra dose of crunch!

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/blueberry-broccoli-pasta-salad/

Mayo Free Spicy Coleslaw with Pasta is another fabulous way to use Chickapea in your salads this summer!  Restaurants typically serve coleslaw with lots of mayo but this recipe will give you a plateful of nutrition, oodles flavor and more by adding our high protein pasta.

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/mayo-free-spicy-coleslaw-with-pasta/

Gluten Free Caesar Pasta Salad Meal Prep is a flavorful and easy combination of high protein pasta and your favorite summertime salad, Caesar Salad. Make this dish for your weekly meal prep, a fast weeknight dinner or your next BBQ. 

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/gluten-free-caesar-pasta-salad/

This Fiesta Taco Salad makes pasta night a whole lot more fun! Start with high protein Chickapea Pasta, made from chickpeas and lentils, and pile on the Mexican inspired toppings. Kid approved! LINK: https://blog.choosechickapea.com/fiesta-taco-salad-plus-giveaway/

Using the spiral-shaped pasta is perfect for this Vegan Ranch Pasta Salad – the texture really locks in the flavor of the dressing! And I’m proud to report that this recipe is entirely made with whole foods – no dairy, no vegan mayo!

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/vegan-ranch-pasta-salad/

This delicious and healthy Loaded Greek Chickpea Pasta Salad is loaded with tons of protein and vegetables!

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/loaded-greek-chickpea-pasta-salad/

Grilled Vegetable Summer Succotash Pasta Salad is a gluten-free pasta salad packed with grilled and fresh summer produce.  It’s tossed in a basil lime vinaigrette and is the ultimate summer pasta salad!

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/grilled-vegetable-succotash-pasta-salad/

So you gotta know that this BLT Pasta Salad is going to become a regular in your household after it hits the table for the first time.

https://blog.choosechickapea.com/blt-pasta-salad/