Pesto Pasta Salad

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5.0

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    270 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6-8 slices Bacon
  • 1 pound dried short pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved (about 10 ounces)
  • ½ cup Castelvetrano olives pitted and halved
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
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Instructions

  1. Make the basil vinaigrette in a blender and set aside.
  2. Cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  4. Place the drained pasta, bacon, tomatoes, olives, basil vinaigrette, and herbs in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to leave out the bacon to make this vegetarian-friendly. You could also bring crumbled bacon on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 209mg (9%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 311IU (6%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 311IU 6%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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