Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    285 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

Italian Pesto Pasta Salad is a flavorful side dish that's guaranteed to be the star of every potluck or get-together you attend. The addition of the pesto turns this classic pasta salad into a summer must have!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked pasta I like using penne or any type of spiral pasta
  • 10 tablespoon pesto
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing I used Kraft
  • 1 ¼ cups purple onion diced
  • 1 ½ cups quartered & sliced English cucumber
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomato halves
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese cubed
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Instructions

  1. Boil pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to completely cool to room temperature.
  3. In a mason jar add Italian salad dressing and pesto - screw on mason jar lid and vigorously shake to combine dressing and pesto.
  4. In a large salad bowl add pasta, dressing, onion, cucumber, tomato, and cheese. Toss to combine. Cover and chill for an hour and serve.
  5. This is a great side dish to make the day before.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 499mg (21%) Potassium 158mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 610IU (12%) Vitamin C 7.1mg (8%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 499mg 21%
Potassium 158mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 610IU 12%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 8%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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