Description
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad with pesto, perfect for picnics or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix pasta with pesto and olive oil.
- Add cherry tomatoes, black olives, and red onion. Toss gently.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg