Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad is a fresh and delicious side dish perfect for any occasion. You only need to combine pesto sauce with pasta, cheese, and some veggies, to make this recipe!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 549kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta or any short pasta type
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 cup basil pesto refrigerated
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella small ball-spaced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted , plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more for garnish
Garnish:
- Parsley
- Pine nuts
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and run under cold water to cool it down. Drain well.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, pine nuts, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the pesto on top and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve, topped with additional pine nuts and parsley for garnish.
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Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1585IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 2mg