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Sun-dried tomato pesto pasta salad
This sun-dried tomato pesto pasta salad is a delicious, easy summer side dish or simple, vegetarian lunch or dinner plus it can be made ahead!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
For the sun-dried tomato pesto
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes + 2 tbsp of the oil it comes in
- ¼ cup blanched almonds
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup fresh basil 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) cooked short pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup pitted olives
- 1 cup feta cheese cubed
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
705mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1895IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
18.7mg
(21%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% 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.