Description
A simple and flavorful pasta salad featuring pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers can be added.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, pesto pasta, vegetarian salad, easy pasta salad, side dish