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Pesto pasta salad

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Pesto Pasta Salad

56 · 30 minutes · Whether you’re looking for a refreshing lunch or a dish to bring to a potluck, this pesto pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. Made with basil pesto tossed in perfectly cooked pasta noodles, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 cups Basil, leaves
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parsley
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cup Red onion
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts
Dairy
  • 8 oz Mozzarella, fresh
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
This pasta salad is loaded with your favorite pasta noodles, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and tossed in the best homemade kale pesto! It's such an easy dish and perfect for spring!

1 · 26 minutes · This pasta salad is loaded with your favorite pasta noodles, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and tossed in the best homemade kale pesto! It's such an easy dish and perfect for spring!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 1 cup Basil, fresh packed leaves
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 cup Kale, leaves
  • 1/4 Red onion, thin
Condiments
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Rotini pasta, dry
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
Dairy
  • 8 oz Mozzarella pearls, fresh
  • 1 Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
This easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad shines with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. It's a lovely quick lunch or dinner, and is a terrific go-to for any warm-weather BBQ, potluck, or picnic. Easy to make ahead, and it only gets better with a day in the fridge.

6 · 25 minutes · This easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad shines with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. It's a lovely quick lunch or dinner, and is a terrific go-to for any warm-weather BBQ, potluck, or picnic. Easy to make ahead, and it only gets better with a day in the fridge.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 2 Chicken breasts
Produce
  • 1 cup Baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
Condiments
  • 1 cup Basil pesto
Pasta & Grains
  • 12 oz Pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Kosher salt and black pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Other
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls or pieces
Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Sun-dried Tomatoes

This easy Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is ideal for picnics and potlucks, barbecues and birthday parties. A simple dressing of pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice cloaks this family-favorite pasta salad. Sweet and chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant green peas round out this versatile side dish.

Pesto Pasta Salad

28 · 35 minutes · Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick pasta dish that tastes like summer in a bowl. Add bite-sized mozzarella pearls and fresh tomatoes and this pasta can be served warm or chilled, as a side dish or as its own light meal. Want to adjust the size of this recipe? Click on the number next to “servings” and use the slider to scale up or down.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 cup Tomatoes
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Basil pesto
Pasta & Grains
  • 8 oz Pasta
Dairy
  • 1 4 oz (113g) Pearl Mozzarella
Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad

Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad combines Caprese salad & basil pesto with pasta for a quick & healthy meal or side. Easily gluten free. Bold fresh flavor

Creamy Pesto Pasta with cherry tomatoes and the best basil pesto sauce is super yummy! This easy pesto pasta recipe is ready in 15 minutes! | sumofyum.com

Creamy Pesto Pasta with cherry tomatoes and the best basil pesto sauce is super yummy! This easy pesto pasta recipe is ready in 15 minutes!

One of my favorite easy meals is this super simple chicken pesto pasta salad! It's light, fresh, and comes together in less than 20 minutes! With creamy pesto and mascarpone cheese, grilled chicken, spinach, and tomatoes it's the perfect summer lunch!

This chicken pesto pasta salad is light, fresh, and comes together in just 20 minutes! With creamy pesto and mascarpone for a summer lunch!

Pesto Caprese Penne Pasta

25 minutes for a nutritious filling Pesto Caprese Penne Pasta recipe. Pasta is mixed with basil, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese for a fast dinner.

The simplest make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for any occasion – Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad has just six simple ingredients for a fresh and classic pasta dish everyone loves.

The simplest make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for any occasion – Incredibly Easy Pesto Pasta Salad has just six simple ingredients for a fresh and classic pasta dish everyone loves.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2/3 cup Cherry tomatoes
Condiments
  • 1 2.25 oz. can Black olives
  • 6 oz Pesto, traditional prepared
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Farfalle
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Pesto Pasta Salad - healthy and delicious!
Get a delicious and healthy meal on the table in just 20 minutes with this chicken pesto pasta salad. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With the added flavor of pesto, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pesto Sauce, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella showcases the brilliant flavors of fresh homemade pesto sauce…it’s SO good, you’ll want to use it on everything. #tortellini #pastasalad #capresepastasalad #caprese #mozzarella #tomatoes #pesto
This Grilled Asparagus Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for your next vegan BBQ. Homemade vegan pesto, crisp asparagus and chilled pasta | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganpesto #pastasalad