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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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by brookealyson   view full review
OK- because everyone else had given this 5 stars , I thought this was a no fail recipie. Boy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2005 by StephanieMarie7316   view full review
Great recipe!! It was even better as leftovers, once all the flavors had more time to blend....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by YVONNEPRU   view full review
This was very good. It took a lot of prep time, chopping all the herbs, but was worth it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2005 by CARENHEATHER   view full review
This was an excellent recipe for a large picnic...everybody raved about it and wanted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by JPOLLEMA   view full review
I know why the "fabulous" is in the title. This recipe was the best. I served it for a dinner...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by Melissa M.   view full review
Very yummy! I added cooked chicken breast and some pancetta to make it a main meal. I mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by SEAHAGTOY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful light, clean, refreshing anytime salad. Used herbs from my own herb garden. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by AMYNURSE1   view full review
Yummy! I used herbs straight out of my garden and it had wonderful flavor. THe only thing I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2011 by blackfam5   view full review
Loved this recipe. Will make again and again. I used Frank's Red Hot instead of Tabasco. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by renee1r   view full review
This is an awesome recipe, one of my all time faves! The only change I make is to leave out...

 

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