Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad
This refreshing and flavorful pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a delicious homemade pesto sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Pine nuts - 2 tablespoons
- Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup, grated
- Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Black olives - 1/4 cup, sliced
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Bell pepper - 1, diced
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Pasta - 12 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g