Pesto Pasta Salad

This delicious and nutritious Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is one of my favorite summer salads! It’s easy to prepare, versatile, and a definite crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• Spinach & Parsley Pesto Sauce: I’ve used my homemade pesto sauce. But you can use a store-bought pesto sauce to make this salad recipe.
• Gluten-free pasta
• Cherry tomatoes
• Kalamata olives
• Toasted walnuts
• Spinach and parsley for garnish (optional)
• Olive oil.

How To Make Pesto Pasta Salad?

• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Add the cooked pasta to a big salad bowl. Add the pesto sauce and mix until well combined.
• Then add the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and toasted walnuts.
• If the salad is a bit dry, drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil, and mix well.
• The salad is ready to be served. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions:

This pesto pasta salad is a great side dish for picnics, pool parties, or BBQ.

Can be served for lunch, as a light dinner, or as a starter to accompany any main course.

Storing leftovers:

Any leftover can be stored in a glass container and placed in the refrigerator. However, it is preferable to store the salad ingredients separately, especially the tomatoes, which can become soggy when stored.

It’s a great salad dish to prepare ahead, and once ready to serve, mix all the ingredients. Great option for meal planning as well.

Recommended Recipes:

For more plant-based summer salad inspirations, check the recipes below:

• Watermelon Salad Recipe
• ABC Salad.
• Grilled Corn Salad
• Orzo Greek Salad
• Vegan Coleslaw Recipe

If you make this recipe, I’d love a comment and a rating. Please make sure to tag me in re-creation on Instagram @veganbilaraby. I love to see your take on my vegan recipes 💚