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Pesto Pasta Salad
This Pesto Pasta Salad is delicious and can be prepared in under 20 minutes using only a few ingredients.
Servings 18 1/2 cup servings
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 12.5 ounces pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 mini cucumbers
- 6 string cheese sticks sliced into cubes
- parmesan cheese optional topping
- fresh basil optional topping
- toasted pinenuts optional topping
Instructions
- Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta. After cooking, drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
- Add the pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, and cheese cubes to a large mixing bowl; toss to combine.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the pesto and mayo until well combined.
- Pour pesto/mayo over pasta and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese, fresh basil or toasted pinenuts if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg