Pesto Pasta Salad

We found this easy salad over at Kayln's Kitchen.


Add more or less olives depending on your tastes.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients:

• 1 1lb package of pasta
• 1 small can black olives, drained and sliced (or use a large can if you want more olives)
• 1 12oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and diced
• 1/3 cup Newmans' Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing, plus more
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta per package directions. Drain well and let cool.

2. Combine dressing and pesto in a bowl and whisk well. Pour over pasta and mix well. Add remaining ingredients except cheese, plus salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

3. Stir salad and add more salad dressing if it is too dry. Serve with grated parmesan.