Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad
Yield: 8 servings
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

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Yield

8 servings

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.

Ratings & Reviews

abpcooks's Review

2013-06-29T06:27:53-04:00 abpcooks

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

2011-06-10T17:32:39-04:00 stephmarrs

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

2010-07-27T03:01:58-04:00 lesliee99

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!

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