Sun-dried tomato pesto pasta salad
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Sun-dried tomato pesto pasta salad
Description
The recipe starts by blending sun-dried tomatoes, their oil, blanched almonds, garlic, Parmesan, basil, salt, and lemon juice into a smooth pesto, thinned with water to desired consistency. This pesto coats the cooked short pasta, providing a tangy tomato and nut flavor combined with the sharpness of Parmesan and freshness of basil.
Mixed into the pasta are fresh baby spinach, pitted olives, cubed feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and halved cherry tomatoes, creating contrasting textures and a range of savory, salty, and bright tastes. This salad is served chilled or at room temperature, making it suitable for picnics, lunch, or as a side dish with grilled meats.
Ingredients
For the sun-dried tomato pesto
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes + 2 tbsp of the oil it comes in
- ¼ cup almonds blanched
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup basil fresh leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 3-4 tbsp water (to thin the pesto out)
For the pasta salad
- 500 g (1lb) pasta short, cooked
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup olive pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese cubed
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
Instructions
- To make the pesto: Combine all the ingredients, except for the water, in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- To make the pasta salad: Combine the cooked pasta with the pesto, spinach, tomatoes, feta and olives. Season to taste and toss until well combined. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1895IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 18.7mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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