Fabulous Pesto Pasta Salad

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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 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil

  • ½ cup chopped fresh oregano

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)

  • cup red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

  • 6 green onions, chopped

  • 1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives

  • 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta

  • ½ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

506 Calories
27g Fat
51g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 506
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 731mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 324mg 25%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 363mg 8%

* 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.

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