This BBQ Pasta Salad is reliable for any potluck or summer party—packed with BBQ pulled pork, sharp Cheddar, corn, fresh veggies, and a creamy BBQ dressing.
AUTHOR NOTE
I Get Asked For This Recipe At Every BBQ!
Who else lives off pasta salad in the summer? It is satisfying to that they come together fast, don’t need the oven, and everyone in the family is on board.
Lately, I’ve been rotating between my Mediterranean Pasta Salad and Asian Pasta Salad—each one totally different and totally loved (as long as I skip the olives for my boys, ha!).
This Pulled Pork BBQ Pasta Salad is another fun twist. It’s super quick thanks to a shortcut: pre-cooked, sauced pulled pork. No smoker or slow cooker needed—it works evenly here!
BBQ Pasta Salad Ingredients
- BBQ Pulled Pork: Use store-bought or leftover pork mixed with BBQ sauce.
- Bowtie Pasta: Or any similar sized pasta will work in this.
- Corn (fresh or frozen): Optionally, grill fresh corn for even more flavor.
- Bell Pepper & Celery: Chop them small so every bite has a little bit of everything.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Cut into small cubes. Pepper-jack is also lively.
- Green Onions: Use both the white and green parts for extra flavor.
- Dressing: Start with less and add more to taste so it doesn’t get too saucy.
Great Side Dishes For Pasta Salad
If this BBQ Pasta Salad is your main dish, these sides would complement it nicely:
- Grilled corn or Elote
- This fruit salad recipe
- A garden side salad (like this Olive Garden Salad)
- A sweet “fluff” salad like this Raspberry Fluff or Oreo Fluff
- Baked beans
- Roasted vegetables
Storage
BBQ pasta salad is best the day it’s made. If prepping ahead, store the salad and dressing separately, then mix right before serving.
More Ways To Use BBQ Sauce:
Lunch
BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Salads
BBQ Chicken Salad
