Description
A delicious and refreshing pesto pasta salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a quick meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Italian Salad, Quick Meal