Super Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

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FABULOUS PESTO PASTA SALAD



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This chilled pasta salad is perfect as a side dish or a main course. Serve with warm garlic bread and the perfect wine!

Provided by ERILEY

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil
½ cup chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 730.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

SUPER EASY PESTO PASTA SALAD



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This couldn't be easier to make, and it was so good! I got the original idea from Kraft, but really made it my own!

Provided by Spookygirl

Categories     Penne

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh basil, washed
1 clove garlic, pressed,chopped or smashed,to taste
1/4 cup chopped black olives
3 cups cooked pasta, your favorite bite sized variety,cooled

Steps:

  • Place basil, garlic, salad dressing and cheese in blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Make adjustments to spices as necessary.
  • Toss with olives and pasta.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
  • Overnight is good.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.1

SUPER EASY PASTA SALAD



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This is a delicious, summery pasta salad that's incredibly easy to make! I often get requests for it at family gatherings. I usually use fat-free Italian dressing and light mayonnaise and it still tastes fantastic. Feel free to throw in some peppers and other veggies too!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb uncooked pasta, of your choice
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup Italian salad dressing (to taste)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain and pour pasta into a large dish.
  • Stir in the celery and tomatoes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad dressing and mayonnaise, then pour this mixture over the salad and toss again, to coat.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

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