Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad

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8 servings
March 2001
RECIPE BY Southern Living

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package small shell pasta
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (3-ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • Garnishes: gourmet mixed baby salad greens; grape tomatoes; small, yellow pear-shaped tomatoes

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Step 2

Whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in olive oil.

Step 3

Add vinaigrette to pasta. Add basil, cheese, and pine nuts; toss to combine. Garnish, if desired.

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Ratings & Reviews

abpcooks's Review

abpcooks
June 29, 2013
Made this for a party yesterday and it was a big hit. I did cut back on the olive oil - only used 1/2 cup. Otherwise wouldn't change a thing.

mommybanks's Review

stephmarrs
June 10, 2011
really good but I think there was too much oil in the recipe. Next time I will start with 1/2 cup. I ended up putting the tomatoes in the salad--not as a garnish. Added a little salt as well. Everyone loved it. Will definitely make it again.

lesliee99's Review

lesliee99
July 27, 2010
I make this all the time and everyone LOVES it. It can feed a crowd -- it goes a long way. I even made it for a St Patrick's Day party with green and white tortallni -- HUGE hit!