I found this recipe in Parade magazine not long after a co-worker had made it for a work event. Its a great light pasta salad with plenty of crunch. You can also add a can of all white meat chicken to it to make it a little heartier
Provided by LarkinSauce
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the peppers, onion, peas, scallions, and olives in a bowl. Reserve.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with the olive oil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Remove the pasta to a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the pasta water. (When adding the pesto and hot water to the pasta, taste to get a good balance of flavor and texture.).
- Add the pesto and reserved vegetables to the pasta; toss to combine. Toss with cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. let it rest at room temperature. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Add more pesto and hot water to thin if necessary.
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bisrat bk
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Ishal anjum
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!
Camdin Montgomery
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.
Jamie Rodriguez
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Liam Murphy
[email protected]I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's a perfect dish for a summer party.
Ryan Gilbert
[email protected]This salad is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like.
Lydia Tshabalala
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Heaven Howard
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Awais Sial
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Fahad Rajpoot
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tasneem Sarwar
[email protected]I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
gerald rephu
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the pasta, vegetables, and dressing. It's a perfect summer dish.
Waqar Majeed
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!
yousif Baloch883
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.