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Fabulous Pesto Pasta Salad

By: ERILEY  
"This chilled pasta salad is perfect as a side dish or a main course. Serve with warm garlic bread and the perfect wine!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives
  • 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 505 | Total Fat: 26.7g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2005 by StephanieMarie7316 
Great recipe!! It was even better as leftovers, once all the flavors had more time to blend.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2005 by CARENHEATHER 
This was an excellent recipe for a large picnic...everybody raved about it and wanted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by YVONNEPRU 
This was very good. It took a lot of prep time, chopping all the herbs, but was worth it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by JPOLLEMA 
I know why the "fabulous" is in the title. This recipe was the best. I served it for a dinner... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by brookealyson 
OK- because everyone else had given this 5 stars , I thought this was a no fail recipie. Boy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by awestrum 
A great, easy and quick summer salad! Even my picky eaters enjoyed this one. Substituting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by AMYNURSE1 
Yummy! I used herbs straight out of my garden and it had wonderful flavor. THe only thing I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Ilse 
Delicious! This pasta salad has a more unique and well-rounded flavor than most. It also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by Lisa 
I followed the recipe as written with a few exceptions. I left out the tabasco and olives and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2006 by Kamma 
I love this salad and everyone I've made it for does too. This is my "clinch" dish. It's so... MORE

 
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