Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto Pasta Salad
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This pesto pasta salad is pasta with mozzarella cheese, olives, tomatoes and pine nuts, all tossed with fresh basil pesto. An easy side dish that's perfect for a potluck or picnic.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces corkscrew pasta or any short pasta type
- 1 cup refrigerated basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella balls halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and run cold water over the pasta to cool it down.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, pine nuts, red onion and parsley.
- Pour the pesto over the top and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve, topped with additional pine nuts and parsley for garnish.
Notes
- Go for the fresh pesto in the refrigerated section, it has much better and bolder flavor than the shelf stabled jarred pesto. Some of the brands I like are Kirkland (Costco), Rana and Three Bridges.
- This salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1060IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
8.5mg
(9%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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