
Lemon Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
527 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Lemon Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad
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You can serve this easy pasta salad warm for dinner and have the leftovers cold for lunch the next day.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup packed parsley leaves
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup raw almonds
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 ounces Farfalle bow-tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 small yellow squash cut into thin half-moons
- ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts optional
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Combine the parsley, lemon juice and zest, garlic, almonds, and olive oil in a food processor. Process until everything is finely chopped, but not completely smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss together the farfalle, squash, tomatoes and pine nuts in a large bowl. Stir in the pesto, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if using, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
1077mg
(31%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1263IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
Protein | 16g | 32% |
Fat | 27g | 42% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
Potassium | 1077mg | 23% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
Vitamin A | 1263IU | 25% |
Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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