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Pesto Pasta Salad

Easy Pesto Pasta Salad

A fresh pasta salad made with basil pesto, vegetables, and light dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 321
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta Base
  • 2 cups pasta
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • ½ cup bell pepper
  • Dressing
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Topping
  • ¼ cup parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons nuts
  • 2 tablespoons basil

Method
 

  1. Cook and cool pasta.
  2. Chop vegetables.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients.
  4. Toss pasta with dressing and vegetables.
  5. Add toppings before serving.

Notes

• Use fresh pesto for best flavor.
• Cool pasta before mixing.
• Add extra olive oil if needed.
• Store in refrigerator.