Description
Bright and flavorful, Pesto Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish that brings together fresh ingredients for a delightful experience. This vibrant salad features homemade vegan pesto, pasta, and an array of colorful vegetables, making it a perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners. Not only is it vegan-friendly, but with gluten-free pasta options available, this recipe caters to various dietary needs. Refreshing and nutritious, this Pesto Pasta Salad is sure to impress at any gathering while being quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- ¾ cup vegan pesto
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 cup peas
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with vegan pesto, arugula, peas, sundried tomatoes, and chopped cucumber. Gently toss until well mixed.
- Serve chilled or store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg