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pesto pasta salad

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(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 25 Min

Ingredients For pesto pasta salad

  • 1 lb
    short pasta bowties
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pt
    cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 sm
    red onion, diced
  • 1/2
    each yellow and green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c
    black olives, sliced
  • 1 lb
    cooked sala shrimp, thawed
  • 1/4 c
    fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
  • 1 c
    prepared refrigerated pesto sauce
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 c
    cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make pesto pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss in a large bowl with olive oil. Add tomatoes, onion, peppers, olives, shrimp and basil. Set aside while you make the dressing. Whisk pesto sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice and Parmesan together in a bowl. Add to the pasta salad mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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