CILANTRO PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil
2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked rotini pasta, cooled
4 cooked chicken breasts (we used grilled), cooled and cut into cubes
Parmesan shavings, for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the cilantro pesto: Add the cilantro, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic to a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped, 4 to 5 times. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil through the lid opening. Process to desired consistency; you can make the sauce completely smooth or leave it fairly chunky.
  • For the roasted tomatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the tomatoes and shallot. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and brown slightly, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto and toss. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and a few cilantro leaves and serve.

Alicia Randol
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck, and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors.


Kameron Pannone (Kam)
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The pesto was very flavorful, and the pasta salad was refreshing.


Ernesto Reyes
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my kids, but my husband and I loved it! We'll definitely be making it again.


DN TV KUSHTIA
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fresh flavors.


Salma Ouchagour
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This dish was a little too heavy for my taste. I would recommend using less oil in the pesto.


Xyroc X
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The cilantro pesto was so unique and flavorful.


B&K D
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped野菜, and it was delicious!


Lisa Gebelein
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The pesto was too oily, and the pasta was overcooked.


Dipto Das
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Crocodile teeth Sincerely
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It was easy to make, and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Yasir Buzdar
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to the pesto.


ken morgan
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This was the perfect dish for a summer picnic! It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were spot-on.


sydney frei
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I still liked this dish. The pesto was very flavorful, and the pasta salad was refreshing.


Gustavo Alonso
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This was a great recipe! The cilantro pesto was so easy to make, and the pasta salad was delicious.


Blue Beta
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Regina Thompson
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The cilantro pesto was so fresh and zesty, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Brian Hollingsworth
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Morrow
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this cilantro pesto was amazing! It was so flavorful and creamy, and it really made the dish.


Tony Matelephone
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This cilantro pesto pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


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