Showing posts with label Pesto Pasta Salad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pesto Pasta Salad. Show all posts

Saturday, September 4, 2010

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
Printable Recipe

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.