Zesty Potluck Pasta Salad

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• When you're having a party in the summer, the heat is always a factor.
  
  But never more so then when it comes to food. Spoilage is such a danger, and you want to do whatever you can to avoid it. After all, no one wants to be known as the host of the party where everyone got food poisoning, right?
  
  That’s why salad recipes without mayo are perfect for summer parties. Losing the mayo reduces the worry and risk of spoilage. They taste great, so everyone will rave about your cooking. Sounds like a good menu decision, right?
  
  Here are some delicious mayo-free summer salad recipes perfect for your next summer party:
  
  Zesty Potluck Pasta Salad (Featured below) – This simple summer salad is easy to make and gets a nice kick from fresh tomatoes and Italian dressing.
  
  Greek Salad – A nicely dressed tossed salad is always a crowd pleaser. This one has a lovely Greek-inspired feel and is dressed with a fab lemon vinaigrette.
  
  Jicama-Citrus Salad – Oranges, grapefruits and jicama combine in a fab citrus dressing for this lovely, refreshing salad.
  
  Tarragon Potato Salad – Just because you are skipping the mayo doesn’t mean you have to skip the potato salad. This one features fresh green beans and is dressed with a tarragon dressing.
  
  There's also a great collection of pasta salad recipes on Tablespoon. Just make sure to find those that don't require mayo for dressing.
  
  Sarah W. Caron (aka scaron) is a food writer, editor and blogger who writes about family-friendly foods and raising a healthy family at Sarah’s Cucina Bella.