
Italian Pesto Pasta Salad
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Side Dish

Italian Pesto Pasta Salad
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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
- 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
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to completely cool to room temperature.
- In a mason jar add Italian salad dressing and pesto - screw on mason jar lid and vigorously shake to combine dressing and pesto.
- In a large salad bowl add pasta, dressing, onion, cucumber, tomato, and cheese. Toss to combine. Cover and chill for an hour and serve.
- 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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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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