Super Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

SUPER EASY PESTO PASTA SALAD

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This couldn't be easier to make, and it was so good! I got the original idea from Kraft, but really made it my own!

Provided by Spookygirl

Categories Penne

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh basil, washed
1 clove garlic, pressed,chopped or smashed,to taste
1/4 cup chopped black olives
3 cups cooked pasta, your favorite bite sized variety,cooled

Steps:

Place basil, garlic, salad dressing and cheese in blender.
Blend until smooth.
Make adjustments to spices as necessary.
Toss with olives and pasta.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
Overnight is good.
Serve with a sprinkle of cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.1

SUPER EASY PASTA SALAD

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This is a delicious, summery pasta salad that's incredibly easy to make! I often get requests for it at family gatherings. I usually use fat-free Italian dressing and light mayonnaise and it still tastes fantastic. Feel free to throw in some peppers and other veggies too!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 lb uncooked pasta, of your choice
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup Italian salad dressing (to taste)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain and pour pasta into a large dish.
Stir in the celery and tomatoes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad dressing and mayonnaise, then pour this mixture over the salad and toss again, to coat.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Enjoy!

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