Super Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes
MEDITERRANEAN PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE
This easy Mediterranean pesto pasta salad recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect to go along with that summer BBQ! It's loaded with lots of delicious ingredients, like basil pesto, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and feta. It's sure to disappear fast!
Provided by Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions (a little more than al dente as pasta will firm up as it cools). Drain well and toss with olive oil (to prevent noodles from sticking together) and spread out onto a baking sheet to cool while you're preparing remainder of ingredients. OR, in a pinch, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, stir in pesto (start with 3/4 cup). Then stir in red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, marinated artichoke hearts and chives. Note: if you want things more saucy, stir in remaining 1/4 cup of basil pesto.
- Stir in arugula.
- Finally, stir in feta. Serve and enjoy!
SUPER EASY PESTO PASTA SALAD
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
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
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
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!
CHICKEN PESTO PASTA SALAD
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water, until al dente, according to instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Shake out any excess water. 2. Place pasta in a large bowl and stir in the pesto and Italian dressing. Add the cooked chicken and add to the bowl along with the baby spinach. Fold in the tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add olive oil or more Italian dressing if the mixture seems dry. 3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving give it a stir. 4. Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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- Cook the fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water until fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes (you don't want al dente pasta here). Drain and toss into a bowl with the olive oil. Cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, purée the pesto, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of the peas. Add the mayonnaise and purée until smooth.
- Add the pesto-pea mixture to the cooled pasta, along with the Parmesan, 3/4 cup of the peas, 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts, the mozzarella, the salt, and the pepper. Mix well, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (I usually add 1/4 teaspoon each more salt and pepper, but it will depend on the saltiness of the pesto you're using and how heavily the pasta water was salted.) Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle the remaining peas, pine nuts, and basil over top. Serve at room temperature.
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- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. I like to use a smaller shape like elbows, mini wagon wheels, ditalini, or farfalle. Drain and add to a large bowl or storage container. Toss with the oil and let cool at least slightly.
- Stir in the cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, and pesto. Start with 1/2 cup pesto and add more as you like. The more you add, the more flavor it will have (which may be good or bad depending on your preference!)
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- Prepare pasta to ‘al dente’ per box instructions. Drain and run cold water through the pasta in the strainer for a few seconds.
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- Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes. Remove and drain. Rinse in cold water and drain until no more water comes out of the pasta. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
- Add the red pesto and stir well. Add all the vegetables and stir until combined well. Stir in parmesan cheese and fresh basil, reserving a small amount of each for garnish. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
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- Make pesto: In a food processor puree basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and pine nuts until smooth. With motor running, add olive oil and process until a thick paste forms. Add Parmesan and pulse twice. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Make salad: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
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- Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is cooked al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
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- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
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