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Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

This delicious and nutritious Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is one of my favorite summer salads! It is easy to prep, so versatile, and a definite crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 210 g Gluten-free Penne Pasta
  • ¾ cup Homemade Spinach & Parsley pesto or store-bought pesto
  • cup cherry tomato cut in half
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • ½ cup toasted wallnut
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. I used a gluten-free pasta that took 8 minutes to cook. At the same time, its cooking prepare the salad ingredients.
  • Add the cooked pasta to a big salad bowl.
  • Add the pesto sauce and mix until well combined. If the salad is a bit dry, drizzle a tablespoon or two of olive oil, and mix well
  • Then add the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and toasted walnuts
  • The salad is ready to be served. Enjoy!
Keyword ABC Salad, Pesto pasta salad, pesto salad