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Pasta Salad with Pesto for Lunch Boxes

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad tossed with fresh pesto, perfect for lunch boxes or picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne) cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and pesto. Mix well to combine.
Season and Serve
  1. Add grated parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again and serve or pack into lunch boxes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

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