Description
Bright and vibrant, Pesto Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish that will impress your guests! This refreshing vegan salad combines perfectly cooked pasta with a delightful mix of fresh veggies and homemade pesto. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, but it also offers a nutritious option packed with flavor. Whether you’re planning a picnic, barbecue, or potluck, this crowd-pleaser is sure to be a hit. Serve it chilled for a satisfying addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta (or rotini)
- 1 cup vegan pesto
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with vegan pesto, baby arugula, peas, sundried tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with pesto.
- Serve chilled or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg