Pesto Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto pasta salad is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main dish!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi or rotini pasta
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes diced
- ½ cup mozzarella balls small
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing
- ½ cup pesto see notes
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions and drain well. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk pesto, mayonnaise, and red wine vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives. Add the dressing and toss well to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Chop fresh basil and sprinkle on top just before serving
Notes
- *If using homemade pesto, the pasta salad and leftover pesto should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 days.
- Rinse the pasta in cold water to stop it from cooking.
- As the salad sits, it will absorb dressing, so be sure to dress generously.
- Optional additions include parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, capers, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
338
(17%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
449mg
(19%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
760IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 760IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
102 reviews
Excellent
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