Fabulous Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 08, 2005

Great recipe!! It was even better as leftovers, once all the flavors had more time to blend. I'll definitely make this again, but will omit the Tabasco sauce, as the tabasco kind of tasted out of place with all of the other fresh herb flavors.

—StephanieMarie7316

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 16, 2006

OK- because everyone else had given this 5 stars , I thought this was a no fail recipie. Boy was I wrong. I made this for Easter, not bothering to try it first. First of all the amount of ingrediants was 15 dollars worth of stuff I didn't have - just for one dish. Time to chop and prepare also made this time consuming. And on top of everything else, it tasted horrible. I will never make this again!

—brookealyson

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33 Ratings

Jun 27, 2005

This was very good. It took a lot of prep time, chopping all the herbs, but was worth it. I forgot the ripe olives & Parmi so I used Kalamata & & Pecorino Romano & cut back on the salt.I toasted the pine nuts for more flavor-yum. Will make again

—YVONNEPRU

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Sep 19, 2005

This was an excellent recipe for a large picnic...everybody raved about it and wanted the recipe...

—CARENHEATHER

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Jun 27, 2005

I know why the "fabulous" is in the title. This recipe was the best. I served it for a dinner party and all guests wanted the recipe- I call that a success!

—JPOLLEMA

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Aug 23, 2010

Very yummy! I added cooked chicken breast and some pancetta to make it a main meal. I mixed the first 14 ingredients in a food processor so I wouldn't have to chop anything up. I added 1/4 c of the pine nuts into the processor as well. I also used fresh mozzarella as was suggested. So good! I made the mistake of not letting it sit for at least an hour and the flavors were so overpowering. Our taste buds were maxed out for the rest of the evening. The next day the flavors were just right and delicious. Try heating it up in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to soften the cheese slightly. Delicious!!!

—Melissa M.

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Mar 17, 2011

This is an awesome recipe, one of my all time faves! The only change I make is to leave out the hot sauce. Also, make sure you let it marinate over night.

—renee1r

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Feb 10, 2011

Wonderful light, clean, refreshing anytime salad. Used herbs from my own herb garden. I totally agree with other reviewers, way better the next day!

—SEAHAGTOY

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Nutrition

Calories
505 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
50.7 g
16%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
26.7 g
41%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
18.9 g
38%

Sodium
731 mg
29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fabulous Pesto Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 505
Calories from Fat: 240

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.7g 41 %
** Saturated Fat 6.6g 33 %
** Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 731mg 29 %
** Potassium 363mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 50.7g 16 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 18.9g 38 %
** Sugars 6g
** Vitamin A 23 %
** Vitamin C 19 %
** Calcium 41 %
** Iron 37 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 48 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 25 %
** Folate 76 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.